Overview
- Argentina’s presidency confirmed Javier Milei will be at the December 5 group draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, where Argentina enters as a seeded defending champion.
- FIFA and U.S. officials announced the FIFA Pass to prioritize consular interview appointments for World Cup ticket holders, with interviews typically expected within six to eight weeks of request.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said more than 400 additional consular officers have been deployed and that roughly 80% of posts now offer appointments within about 60 days.
- Officials emphasized the FIFA Pass speeds access to interviews but does not change vetting or guarantee visa issuance, urging fans to apply as early as possible.
- Multiple outlets report Milei and President Donald Trump are expected to share an exclusive presidential box during the draw, a detail not independently confirmed by organizers.