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US to Host FIFA World Cups Amid Immigration Focus
WASHINGTON – May 3,2024 – The United States prepares to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup,as well as the 2025 Club World Cup,sparking conversations surrounding immigration policies. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the news following discussions, emphasizing assurances from the U.S. government. Discussions focus on welcoming international fans. For more details, continue reading.
US to Host FIFA World Cups Amid Immigration Focus
The united States is set to welcome the world as host of the 2026 World Cup and this year’s Club World Cup, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This proclamation follows a meeting with officials from the administration of former U.S. President donald trump.
Upcoming Tournaments
- 2026 World Cup: Co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- 2025 Club world Cup: taking place from June 14 to July 13 across 11 U.S. cities.
Did you know? The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, expanding from the conventional 32. This change promises more matches and greater global portrayal.
Immigration Policies and Welcoming the World
Infantino’s statements come amid scrutiny of the previous administration’s immigration policies, which had raised concerns about potential challenges for international fans traveling to the U.S. for these major tournaments. The previous administration initiated an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign, characterizing illegal immigration as an invasion
and aiming to increase deportations.
We had a meeting last week of the White House Task Force on FIFA World Cups with the government of the United States (…) And the world is welcome in America. Of course, the players, of course, everyone involved, all of us, but definitely also all the fans.
Gianni Infantino,FIFA President
Infantino addressed these concerns directly at the FIFA Congress,emphasizing assurances received from the U.S. government:
And let’s be clear about that.This doesn’t come from me; this comes from the American government. everyone is welcome, obviously, those who want to come and celebrate football … Those who want to come to create trouble, like in every country in the world, they are not welcome. They are not welcome anywhere in the world.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President
Pro Tip: Planning to attend the World Cup? Start your visa request process early! Due to the high volume of applications expected, processing times might potentially be longer than usual.
Key Personnel
- Andrew Giuliani,son of former New York City Mayor Rudy giuliani,will serve as executive director of the presidential task force for the 2026 World Cup.
The previous administration expressed a desire for a smooth experience for all visitors attending the competition. According to Reuters, the former president said he wanted people travelling to america to watch the competition to have a seamless experience during every part of their visit.
