The World Cup is coming to America — but can the world actually get in? ⚽️🇺🇸
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already facing political turbulence after the U.S. announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including 15 nations that have already qualified for the tournament.
Brazil. Senegal. Ghana. Morocco. Egypt. Iran. Colombia. And more.
While officials insist the suspension applies only to immigrant visas — not short-term travel visas typically used by players and fans — the optics are impossible to ignore.
Just months after locking in its role as host, the U.S. is now raising uncomfortable questions about access, inclusion, and who the “World” Cup is really for.
Source: @dmarge
