The Trump administration has issued a warning to foreign tourists ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cautioning that uploading monetised videos to YouTube and TikTok could lead to immigration penalties. Content creators entering the United States on standard visitor visas risk deportation if they use their stay to generate online income.
The enforcement push comes as the nation prepares to host 78 of the 104 football matches in the tournament. Games will be spread across major American cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta and San Francisco. Immigration authorities are focusing on digital professionals who plan to document the World Cup for international audiences without securing appropriate work authorisation.
