2026 World Cup: US Advises Ghanaians, Other Nationals To Apply Early for Visas, Details Emerge
- The United States has advised foreign travellers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament
- The statement urged those wanting to watch the tournament to begin visa applications early
- The US also stated that its consular officers worldwide would process visas with efficiency
The United States has issued a statement to foreign travellers desirous of travelling to the country ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
The Facebook page of the US Department of State first informed prospective travellers that tickets to attend games in the country are now on sale.
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It then advised foreign travellers planning to visit the US to begin their visa applications early.
The statement concluded by assuring individuals from across the world who are eager to travel to the US for the tournament that the various embassies would ensure smooth visa processing.
“Tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup go on sale this week! President Donald J. Trump already has his ticket for next summer’s matches when the United States co-hosts with Canada and Mexico.
"As foreign travelers plan their visit to the U.S., we encourage those who need a U.S. visa to apply NOW. Our embassies and consulates are working diligently to ensure an efficient, smooth, and effective visa process that protects America’s security.”
Ghana will be one of the countries participating in the tournament after securing qualification.
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The United States is one of three countries hosting the 2026 World Cup.
At the time of writing this report, the post had generated over 2,000 likes and 200 comments.
Below is the post from the US Department of State:
Reactions to calls for US visa applications
Netizens who took to the comments section of the post shared their views on the message from the US Department of State:
Ifeanyichukwu Ifepe reacted:
“It will be better if you tell us the new requirements for a tourist visa.”
Mike Redmond replied:
“Tourism is down 40% to the States from overseas. Between the World Cup and the Olympics in 2028, we’ll see how bad our policies really are. We live in a global economy and have managed to alienate many of our close allies. This will affect us in many ways, especially countries that have pledged investment in the US backing out (e.g., Korea after the raid in GA).”
Luis Hernandez wrote:
“He probably thinks the World Cup is a mega-sized beverage cup McDonald’s is selling that he can fill with Diet Coke while eating their artery-clogging ‘hamberders.’”
Alan Smiley added:
“ICE will be at the games checking everyone’s documents. People should just stay home and watch on TV instead of traveling to the US.”
US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs officially announced that US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana had been reversed.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that Ghanaian nationals could now apply for five-year multiple-entry visas after limitations on some countries were eased.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
