The U.S. government can implement a Prioritized Appointment Scheduling System (referred to as 'FIFA Pass') to allow FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders to receive priority visa interview appointments.
November 17, 2025
high
policy
A mechanism to prioritize consular interview scheduling for ticketholders attending a major international sporting event.
As of 2025, FIFA states that safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide.
October 16, 2025
high
temporal
Organizational policy statement about event priorities.
As of 2025, FIFA states that national governments have the final authority to decide what is in the best interest for public safety regarding host cities for FIFA events.
October 16, 2025
high
temporal
Allocation of responsibility between FIFA and governments for host-city safety decisions.
As of 2025, FIFA expects host cities to be ready to successfully host matches and to fulfill all necessary requirements for hosting FIFA events.
October 16, 2025
high
temporal
Expectation and requirement for host-city readiness and compliance.
Gianni Infantino is the President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).
October 15, 2025
high
temporal
Leadership of the international governing body for association football.