US unveils World Cup visa system but warns fans could still be denied entry

The Trump administration has unveiled a new fast-track visa system for visitors expected to attend the 2026 World Cup in the US. The Fifa prioritized appointment scheduling system will expedite visa interviews for ticket-holders. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that expedited processing does not guarantee entry, and fans could still be denied access to the country. The announcement comes as the Trump administration has threatened to relocate some World Cup games from certain cities, raising concerns about the potential impact on the event. The new visa system aims to facilitate the expected influx of millions of visitors for the World Cup, but the administration has cautioned that individual entry decisions will still be made on a case-by-case basis.