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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Fears that Trump reforms could keep World Cup 2026 fans out of the US

Long visa appointment wait times combined with harsher regulations implemented by President Donald Trump could make it more difficult for soccer fans to make it to the United States next year for the World Cup.

There may be slightly less than 500 days until the U.S. hosts the 2026 World Cup, in tandem with Canada and Mexico, but that’s not enough time for soccer fans from Brazil, Colombia and Turkey to obtain tourism visas, according to global visa wait times.

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