Planning to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US? Now is the time to apply for your visa
Indian football fans
planning to attend the
FIFA World Cup 2026
in the United States must begin their
US visa application
process immediately, as current wait times updated by US consulates across India roughly stretch up to a year. With the tournament expected to draw millions of
international visitors
, timely visa planning is essential to avoid last-minute hurdles.
US
visa wait times
across Indian cities
According to the timelines given by the US Department of State, wait times for
B-1/B-2 tourist visa
appointments are significantly long. US has been struggling to cut the visa wait times, that first spiked during the covid pandemic. Since then, the US government has taken multiple sections to help reduce the delay in getting visa appointments.
How long is the wait in your city?
The B-1/B-2 visas are required for Indian nationals traveling to the US for tourism, which includes attending events such as the FIFA World Cup. The visa process typically involves filling out the DS-160 form online, paying the visa fee, and attending an in-person interview at a US consulate or embassy. The availability of appointment slots can vary, and wait times are influenced by factors such as post-specific demand, staffing, and local processing capacity.
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Visa appointments should be scheduled well in advance. According to the US Department of State, wait times for interview appointments vary by location and depend on factors such as consulate staffing and workload.
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City
Average wait time (B-1/B-2)
Next available appointment (B-1/B-2)
Chennai
11.5 months
13.5 months
Hyderabad
7.5 months
7.5 months
Kolkata
8 months
8 months
Mumbai
7.5 months
9.5 months
New Delhi
9 months
9 months
FIFA
World Cup
2026
The
FIFA World Cup
2026 will be the largest edition of the tournament to date. For the first time, the event will feature 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. It will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
'This important event, taking place during the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of our country, presents an opportunity to showcase the nation's pride and hospitality, while promoting economic growth and tourism through sport,' said US President Donald Trump. 'My Administration will support preparations through a coordinated government effort.'
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The US will host 60 of the total 104 matches, including all knockout games from the quarter-finals onwards. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
Host cities in the US include:
Atlanta
Boston
Dalla
Houston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
New York/New Jersey
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle
Mexico will host matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Canada's venues include Toronto and Vancouver.
The tournament is expected to attract millions of international visitors, making early visa processing essential. Fans from India planning to attend should consider applying through cities with comparatively shorter wait times or be prepared for long lead times in appointment scheduling.
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