U.S. Travel Applauds White House Efforts Ahead of FIFA World Cup

U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman commended President Trump after a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, noting the administration's efforts to ensure a smooth, secure experience for 2026 World Cup fans:

"We applaud the Trump administration for taking meaningful steps to ensure fans from around the world can be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deploying more than 400 additional consular officers and doubling staff at high-demand embassies and consulates will help speed visa processing-and the expedited process for FIFA ticket-holders adds needed efficiency without sacrificing security.

This is the kind of practical action that strengthens security, increases capacity and cuts wait times-putting the U.S. on stronger footing to welcome millions of visitors next year."

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