The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup

Wired · Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.

FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries.

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The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup

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