Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a prioritized visa interview system for foreign fans who hold World Cup tickets, referred to as the Fifa‑Pass.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a ticket is not a visa or a guarantee of entry and emphasized that security vetting remains unchanged.
- Rubio said the State Department has added 400 consular officers to process the expected surge in applications.
- FIFA reported more than one million tickets sold to fans from 212 countries and said detailed instructions on the expedited appointment procedure will be provided in early 2026.
- Trump reiterated threats to strip host cities of matches over security concerns, specifically naming Seattle and Los Angeles.