US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
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February 2, 2026

US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

In a post on X, the embassy said the US is prepared to welcome visitors from around the world to the greatest FIFA World Cup 2026 in history.

“Be a part of history and apply for your US visa today! All visa applicants need to meet all eligibility requirements under US law,” the embassy said.

The World Cup will be held in a cross-continent showing, in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Record ticket requests have already been generated for the event

Some social media users have expressed uncertainty online about attending US matches, citing an ongoing immigration crackdown in the country, while multiple football executives including former FIFA president Sepp Blatter have supported a proposed fan boycott.

Tensions have been heightened by US President Donald Trump’s repeated comments about anexxing Greenland.

Trump on the other hand has expressed confidence that this World Cup will be the best in history.

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