The head of international soccer’s governing body said Wednesday that he has received assurances from the White House that, despite increased scrutiny of visitors to the country since President Donald Trump’s return to office, fans from abroad will be welcomed for the 2026 World Cup.
“America is a welcoming country,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said during a promotional visit to Washington for this summer’s Club World Cup. “America welcomes the world. Fans from all over the world will come. … They will be welcome here. America welcomes the world. That’s how it has been, is and will be.