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Trump Announces Fast-Track Visas for FIFA World Cup Fans

Trump Announces Fast-Track Visas for FIFA World Cup Fans

Trump Announces Fast-Track Visas for FIFA World Cup Fans
Above: Donald Trump meets with White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup on Nov. 17, 2025. Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Spin

Trump's FIFA Pass initiative fast-tracks U.S. visas for 2026 World Cup ticket holders, streamlining entry for millions of international fans. This pragmatic policy promises economic windfalls through tourism, packed stadiums and cultural exchange, positioning America as a gracious host and soccer powerhouse on the world stage.

Trump's so-called fast-track visas for World Cup fans ring hollow, with no entry guarantees and ongoing threats to yank games from "sanctuary cities." This selective perk clashes with his anti-immigrant rhetoric, breeding uncertainty for fans, diplomatic friction and accusations of politicizing a unifying global event for partisan gain.

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Trump's so-called fast-track visas for World Cup fans ring hollow, with no entry guarantees and ongoing threats to yank games from "sanctuary cities." This selective perk clashes with his anti-immigrant rhetoric, breeding uncertainty for fans, diplomatic friction and accusations of politicizing a unifying global event for partisan gain.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 45% chance that 60 or more teams will compete in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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