Trump Administration launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track World Cup travelers
The Trump administration has announced a new fast-track system to help international fans enter the United States for next year’s World Cup.
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00:01The Trump administration says it's fast-tracking World Cup travelers heading to the U.S. next year under a new FIFA Pass system.
00:09Foreign fans will get expedited visa interviews as the government balances Trump's tough immigration stance with a surge of global visitors for the tournament.
00:17Secretary Rubio's team at the State Department has worked tirelessly with the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that soccer fans from all around the world are properly vetted and able to come to the United States next summer easily.
00:33Before I took office, it would often take a year to get a travel visa, but because of the administration's hard work, now in more than 80% of the world, I think of that the wait time for a visa is 60 days or less.
00:48For those who intend to join us for the World Cup, I strongly encourage you to apply right away.
00:54We will have between 6 and 7 million tickets sold for the matches.
01:01We will have between 5 and 10 million people coming to America from all over the world to enjoy the World Cup.
01:08And with this FIFA Pass, we can make sure that those who buy a ticket that are legitimate football fans or soccer fans,
01:18they can come and attend the World Cup in the best conditions.
01:23starting from getting their visa and then coming, of course, in the country to enjoy.
01:31Next year's World Cup will be massive.
01:33104 games played across Canada, Mexico and the United States, marking the biggest tournament in history.
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