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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2025

FIFA PASS: Priority Visa Appointment Scheduling For The 2026 World Cup

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As millions of fans prepare to travel to North America for the tournament, this system is intended to provide World Cup ticket holders with priority interview access over other travelers amid already-burdened U.S. visa appointment backlogs...

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The U.S. Government and FIFA have jointly announced the launch of the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS) – a program designed to streamline B-1/B-2 visa appointment access for individuals holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As millions of fans prepare to travel to North America for the tournament, this system is intended to provide World Cup ticket holders with priority interview access over other travelers amid already-burdened U.S. visa appointment backlogs.

The 2026 World Cup at a Glance

The World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, and will run for approximately six weeks. This year's tournament will span:

  • 16 host cities
  • 3 countries (the United States, Canada, and Mexico)

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