According to “Varzesh3,” JD Vance, the Vice President under Donald Trump, explicitly stated in a speech at the White House: “Fans traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup are welcome, but woe to those who overstay!”

Vance said: “Naturally, everyone is invited to experience this spectacular event. We want people to come, celebrate, and enjoy the matches. But when it’s all over, please go back home—otherwise, you’ll have to deal with Secretary Noem.”

He was referring to Christy Noem, the strict Secretary of Homeland Security in Trump’s cabinet. Known in the U.S. as the “Barbie of Immigration” due to her close ties with ICE and her hardline approach, Noem recently participated in large-scale operations in New York where asylum seekers with rejected applications were detained.

Noem had previously made headlines with a controversial statement: “These trash will be cleaned up from our streets one by one.”

For the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, over 5 million international visitors are expected to enter these countries. Donald Trump has promised that the tournament will be held “without issues.” He stated: “We eagerly await warmly welcoming football fans from around the world.”
However, remarks from senior officials in his administration suggest that their welcome will only be “temporary”: “You’re welcome, but only as long as your return ticket is valid!”

Shawn Duffy, the Transportation Secretary, also warned: “Don’t forget your visa validity and don’t overstay!”

Meanwhile, another close associate of Trump has entered the scene. Andrew Giuliani, son of the former New York mayor, is set to lead the special task force for the World Cup, organizing plans to host football stars. Andrew Giuliani previously coordinated sports team visits to the White House during Trump’s first term. One thing is clear: This World Cup will be highly contentious, not just in sports but politically as well.