World Cup: US waives $15,000 visa bonds for fans from 5 African countries

The Trump administration has waived visa bond requirements for confirmed 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders from five African countries: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia. Citizens from these countries who have purchased official tickets and enrolled in the FIFA Pass system will no longer need to pay bonds of up to $15,000. This decision aims to ease travel for fans attending the tournament, which begins on June 11 and will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.