2026 World Cup: US Issues 6 Luggage Rules for Ghanaians and Other Nationals, Details Spark Reactions
- The United States has cautioned fans who plan to go and watch the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament
- The statement listed the luggage regulations that need to be followed to avoid any trouble with the local authorities
- Ghana is one of 10 African nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
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The United States has issued a statement to Ghanaian fans and other nationals who will be travelling to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
A tweet by the US Embassy in Mexico on Wednesday, April 8, advised fans on important regulations regarding luggage when travelling to watch the games.
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The embassy outlined six key luggage regulations that must be followed to avoid any mishaps and potential legal consequences.
The top rule is to avoid travelling with drones, which will not be allowed at match venues, and could result in confiscation or even prosecution.
The second luggage regulation for persons who will be travelling to the games is centred on money, as people travelling for the World Cup must declare any amount above $10,000 in their possession.
The third regulation that must be strictly adhered to by Ghanaians and other nationals going to the US for the games concerns prohibited substance paraphernalia.
With this, any attempt to travel with tools and equipment that could be used to conceal or store prohibited substances will result in such items being immediately confiscated.
The US Embassy also warned that it is important for travellers to comply with luggage rules on medicines.
Persons carrying medicines must not exceed a 90-day supply, and must have the original packaging with a valid prescription or a doctor’s note in English.
The fifth luggage regulation for travellers attending the World Cup is to declare all food items being brought into the country, or risk a $300,000 fine.
The final luggage regulation for persons seeking to watch the games is not to bring firearms without authorisation, with weapons banned at all host football stadiums, with or without permits.
At the time of writing the report, the tweet by the US Embassy in Mexico had generated a lot of reactions and was captioned:
“The game starts before the trip! Take this list of regulations into account when attending sports events in the US.”
Below is the tweet on X by the US Embassy.
Apply for your US visas early
The US has earlier admonished persons who want to attend the games to begin applying for their visas.
The US State Department stated that various embassies would ensure smooth visa processing.
Ghana will be one of the 10 African countries participating in the tournament in North America.
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US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana
YEN.com.gh also reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs had announced that the US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana had been reversed.
The Minister stated that Ghanaian nationals could now apply for five-year multiple-entry visas after limitations on some countries were lessened.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
