The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is ramping up operations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anticipating a wave of visa requests, particularly during the peak months of January and February, the consulate is increasing its staff to manage the expected surge in applications.
This move comes in response to mounting pressure on consular services, as excitement builds for the upcoming World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On its official channels, the consulate announced it would release thousands of new appointment slots for visa interviews during this period, aiming to streamline the process and reduce wait times.
The global tournament has generated widespread enthusiasm in Morocco, where demand for tourist visas to North America is already climbing. Fans of the national football team, the Atlas Lions, are preparing in large numbers to attend what promises to be a historic edition of the tournament, the first ever to span three host countries. Their growing interest is fueling a notable uptick in consular activity, prompting proactive measures from U.S. officials to keep pace with demand.
