“We are anxious for Welcome football fans around the world“Trump said, who He has proclaimed president of the White House Working Group for the Tournamentduring a press conference with the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.
“All parts of the US government will work to ensure that these events be safe and succeed, and that those who travel to the United States to witness the competition have a non -setbacks experience during each part of your visit. ”
International travelers arrivals to the United States They could fall 5.1% in 2025according to recent projections of the specialized firm Tourism Economics.
The World Tourism Forum Institute warned that the combination of The strict migratory policies of the United StatesSy the growing geopolitical tensions could “significantly affect” the flow of international visitors to the country.
Vice President JD Vance, also vice president of the World Cup working group, said that, although foreign visitors will be welcome during the tournament, They are expected to leave the country once the event is over.
“I know we will have visitors, probably from about 100 countries. We want them to come. We want them to be celebrated. We want them to see the game“, Vance said in the session.” But when time is over, they will have to return home. “
President Trump, @VP Vance, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino Kick Off the First Meeting of The White House Task Force On The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Hosted in the USA Next Summer! ⚽️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lai5ia7bix
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