U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday.

The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that ticket-holders for next year’s World Cup games in the U.S. will have access to an expedited visa application process, amid rising concerns that the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreigners would flatten enthusiasm for soccer fans to travel to America for the tournament.

At an Oval Office event with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the FIFA PASS program – Priority Appointment Scheduling System – which would enable ticket-holders to jump to the front of the line for a visa interview. “I’ve directed my administration to do everything withi

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