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Travelling To The US For FIFA 2026? Beware Of Potential Visa Delays

The processing times for first-time US visa appointments are significantly delayed, with an average waiting period of 260 days. Travellers from India encounter waits of up to 404 days for an interview

Visa processing times have surged to 600 days for travellers from some countries Photo: PEXELS
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Football enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the return of the prestigious international football competition, FIFA in 2026. This edition will be historic as it will be hosted across three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA, and will feature an expanded roster of 48 teams. The tournament's culmination will be the Finals scheduled for 19 July, 2026. If you're interested in attending some matches, here's some news you may want to know. The US Travel Association has cautioned that there is a limited window of time for football enthusiasts from some countries to submit applications for a first-time US visitor visa, specifically for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.