Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a warning to foreigners traveling to the United States for the World Cup next summer, emphasizing that those arriving on tourist visas will face strict vetting and enforcement. The 2026 FIA World Cup will be hosted in sixteen cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with an estimated six million foreign travelers expected to visit the U.S. for the event. Noem reiterated that the Department of Homeland Security will ensure all visitors return to their countries promptly, avoiding any illegal overstays.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Warns Foreign Travelers: Zero Tolerance for Visa Violations Ahead of World Cup
ByJesse Foster
Nov 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the House Appropriations Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tasked with the Trump Administration's effort to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the United States, Noem testified before the Homeland Security Subcommittee about her department's FY 2026 budget request. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)