Many fans are dreaming of coming to the U.S. for the World Cup in 2026. One major problem looms: Wait times to get visas can be about two years for some.
Shivanshu Vyas attended a friendly played by Manchester United at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2018. It was the moment he knew he had to be in the U.S. for the World Cup.In fact, he’s been counting the days since 2018 when he watched his favorite soccer team, Manchester United, play in a friendly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. For the 32-year-old, being in that big American stadium was overwhelming.
The U.S. is set to host three mega-events in the coming years — the men's World Cup, followed by the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.“We encourage your Administration to target wait times of fewer than 31 days for 80 percent of applicants by the end of 2025,” the senators wrote.
The U.S. has visa waiver programs with 41 countries, but that still leaves many others who will need to apply for a B1/B2 visitor visa. Other countries that have hosted World Cups recently have implemented expedited immigration systems for visitors. Qatar, for example, provided a simple visa process for anybody with a ticket for a game in 2022.
Murphy suggests the U.S. could also consider the appointment of a special sports envoy like John Kerry with climate. For Murphy, that level of attention is essential.
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