00:00In other news, the Trump administration says it will exempt World Cup fans from a $15,000
00:06visa deposit requirement, as long as they travel with valid match tickets.
00:11The rule applies to visitors from 50 countries, although people from Iran and Haiti will still
00:17be barred.
00:20The bond requirement, introduced last year, was designed to reduce visa overstays, with
00:25refunds issued after a visitor stay.
00:28The 12-month pilot program was part of the administration's broader immigration crackdown.
00:33Players and coaches for the World Cup have already been exempted from the bond requirement,
00:37but fans with confirmed tickets had not been included until now.
00:42FIFA said the move shows continued cooperation with the White House and could help deliver
00:46what it called a successful, record-breaking tournament.
00:50The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, concludes with the
00:55final in New Jersey on July 19.
00:57Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the halftime show at the World Cup final.
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