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The Digest:

The United States has launched a priority visa appointment system for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders, enabling faster interview scheduling through the FIFA PASS program, though it does not guarantee visa approval.

Key Points:
  • President Donald Trump announced the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS).
  • The program grants ticket holders expedited visa interview slots from early 2026.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized tickets don’t guarantee visas—only faster appointments.
  • Over 400 additional consular officers have been deployed to reduce global visa wait times.
  • In 80% of countries, appointment wait times have fallen to under 60 days.
  • The US will host 78 matches across 11 cities during the 48-team tournament.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the move toward “the most inclusive World Cup.”
As the world turns its eyes toward 2026, this system bridges borders not through open gates, but through streamlined lines, a global storm of hope, patience, and paperwork.

Sources: The Cable, US State Department