00:00We're also creating what we're calling the FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system.
00:05That's a hard one for most people to remember, but it's there nevertheless.
00:11And this will allow World Cup ticket holders with long wait times to opt with FIFA for a prioritized interview.
00:18And I've directed my administration to do everything within the power to make the 2026 World Cup an unprecedented success.
00:30I think it's going to be the greatest.
00:32And we are setting records on ticket sales.
00:36Nobody's ever really.
00:37And FIFA has never.
00:39You know, if you look at the numbers, nobody's ever seen anything like the kind of numbers we're doing.
00:44The early ticket sales are through the roof and much of it is even sold out.
00:49So congratulations, Johnny.
00:51And I'd like to ask Johnny to say a few words.
00:53He's really done an incredible job.
00:55He's got unbelievable spirit and personality and talent and intelligence.
01:00I always like to say, because it's all a part of it.
01:03But the job you've done is based on what's happening unprecedented.
01:07Thank you, Johnny.
01:09Thank you, President.
01:11Thank you very much.
01:12I would like to start really by thanking you, Mr. President, Secretary Rubio, Secretary Norm,
01:18Andrew, your entire team for approving and making this very important announcement today.
01:28The FIFA Pass is being announced, the prioritized appointment scheduling system.
01:40That's the way people will remember it.
01:42So if you have a ticket for the World Cup, you can have a prioritized appointment to get your visa.
01:49Because we said it the very first time we met, Mr. President, America welcomes the world.
01:55America will welcome the world here next year.
01:58We will have between 6 and 7 million tickets sold for the matches.
02:05We'll have between 5 and 10 million people coming to America from all over the world to enjoy the World Cup.
02:13And with this FIFA Pass, we can make sure that those who buy a ticket that are legitimate football fans or soccer fans,
02:22they can come and attend the World Cup in the best conditions starting from getting their visa and then coming, of course, in the country to enjoy.
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