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U.S. Unveils ‘FIFA PASS’ to Speed Visa Interviews for 2026 World Cup Fans

Ticket holders will use a FIFA portal to seek earlier consular interviews under standard vetting.

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U.S. President Donald Trump sits while Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stand by his side, as he meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
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U.S. President Donald Trump sits next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Overview

  • President Trump announced the program at the White House alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the World Cup Task Force.
  • The State Department has deployed more than 400 additional consular officers, with visa appointments now available within about 60 days in roughly 80% of countries.
  • FIFA PASS advances verified ticket holders in the interview queue but does not guarantee visa approval or entry, officials said.
  • Fans will request priority slots through a FIFA portal, with further applicant guidance expected in early 2026.
  • Trump warned he could ask FIFA to move matches from cities he deems unsafe, naming Seattle, as preparations continue for the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.