US Requires Work Visas for Foreign Influencers Monetizing Content at 2026 World Cup
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Summary
The US Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security have announced that foreign influencers covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will need work visas if they plan to monetize their content on social media. This policy could impact FIFA's broadcasting strategy, which involves partnerships with international creators on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The requirement applies to influencers whose primary purpose is creating content for earnings while in the US.
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The move could affect FIFA's broadcasting strategy, which includes agreements with multiple international creators on TikTok and YouTube
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