US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders

President Trump announced that US embassies will prioritize visa appointments for ticket holders of the 2026 World Cup taking place in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The new Fifa Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (Pass) aims to reduce wait times for foreign nationals applying for visas to attend the tournament. The initiative, announced at the White House, is set to facilitate up to 10 million fans attending the prestigious tournament.