FIFA President Visits US Capitol to Discuss 2026 World Cup (1)

April 30, 2024, 7:56 PM UTC

The president of global soccer’s governing body came to the US Capitol to speak with lawmakers about security for upcoming World Cup championships in 2026 and easing foreigners’ entry into the country for the games.

The 2026 World Cup will be played in the US, Mexico, and Canada. FIFA’s Club World Cup also will be played in the US in 2025.

“It’s about discussing how we can make sure, together, that it will be a fantastic success because there will be 5 million people coming,” Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, the soccer federation, said at the Capitol Tuesday. ...

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