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Brazil Fans Face Visa Denial for 2026 World Cup Amid US Tensions
Jul 31 2025 09:38 · By Jack Figg
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BRAZIL fans hoping to travel to the United States for the World Cup in 2026 face having their visas DENIED due to a controversial new rule.
America, Mexico, and Canada host next summer's tournament from June 11 and July 19 - featuring an all-new 48 team format.
2 Brazil fans hoping to travel to the US for the World Cup in 2026 face having their visas denied Credit: Getty
But it comes amid diplomatic tensions between the US and Brazil.
According to CNN , President Donald Trump is considering banning visas for Brazilians - including during the World Cup period.
Lourival Sant'Anna claims Brazilian senators faced tougher visa rules on their trip to the US last week with restrictions already being implemented.
The travelling politicians were given far more restricted visas than usual in terms of the number of days they could stay in the US.
In June, Trump BANNED Iranian citizens from entering the country citing security risks which also threaten to impact the World Cup.
But the ruling will not apply to athletes or coaches participating in international competitions - like the World Cup or Olympics .
Only Iranians who are legal permanent residents of the US - including those who own a Green Card - are exempt from the ban.
Dual citizenrs are also not be subject to the ban.
Fifa is yet to comment on the case but president Gianni Infantino has been keen to be seen as close to Trump in recent weeks.
The two were often pictured and filmed together during the Club World Cup in the summer - also hosted by the US.
And Trump even carved out a spot for himself in Chelsea's team photo as Reece James lifted the Club World Cup trophy.
In April, Trump announced that Brazilian goods imported to America would face tariffs of 10 per cent - the lowest base rate applied to most countries.
But, nearly four months later and it has raised to 50 per cent meaning Brazil face one of the highest US tariff rates in the world.
2 US President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Brazilian goods imported Credit: AFP
