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2026-05-18
US Has Received 5.9 Million ESTA Applications Ahead of the World Cup
United States authorities report 5.9 million ESTA applications received in the run up to the 2026 World Cup.
The United States requires visa exempt travellers to hold an ESTA authorisation, applied for online before departure.
Authorities report 5.9 million applications received ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a concentration of demand on a single digital system.
Events of this size test whether an authorisation system copes at volume. EntryCheck lists the official ESTA address and verifies it daily, which matters most when application volume attracts imitators.
EntryCheck summarises the update and points to official portals. It doesn't decide whether you need a visa. Confirm on the official site.