U.S. Government's New Five-Year Social Media Rule May Push Big-Spending Tourists To Canada And Mexico For The 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to hold games in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, officials in all three countries are preparing for what could be the most-attended soccer tournament in history. According to White House Task Force (WHTF) Executive Director Andrew Giuliani , the U.S. alone could see as many as five to seven million spectators.

But a newly proposed security rule requiring a deep dive into travelers' social media accounts could prompt them to bypass the U.S. altogether and attend matches in Canada or Mexico. Here’s a closer look at the proposal and why international soccer fans are already expressing hesitation.

The U.S. Government Plans To Require Five Years Of Social Media History From ESTA Travelers

A recent proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection,