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- The Visa Bond Pilot Program requires fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Tunisia to pay up to $15,000 to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- FIFA negotiates with President Donald Trump's administration for player and official exemptions.
- Fans are unlikely to receive relief.
- The bond adds financial strain and disrupts travel.
- State Department says visa applicants must meet standards; bond secures borders.
