Officials involved in planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics say they are addressing visa-related concerns to prevent a repeat of problems seen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the organizing process includes dedicated work on immigration and visa planning to ensure smoother entry and stay arrangements for visitors tied to the Games. The IOC president and other IOC leadership have pointed to the need for advance preparation after the World Cup, emphasizing that issues are being reviewed and mitigation steps are being developed as part of the overall LA 2028 planning effort. While specific operational details are not provided in the available reports, the central message across sources is that the IOC and LA 2028 are proactively working on visa procedures and related coordination well ahead of the Games. IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey said the organizing committee has personnel focused on this area, reflecting the IOC’s view that visa planning is a key part of the Games’ operational readiness. The statements indicate that visa management remains an active planning priority for LA 2028.
IOC says LA 2028 working to avoid World Cup visa issues
Officials involved in planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics say they are addressing visa-related concerns to prevent a repeat of problems seen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States....
- IOC officials say LA 2028 is planning to avoid a repeat of visa issues from the US 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- IOC president Coventry and IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey reference ongoing work on visa planning.
- Reports say dedicated people in the LA 2028 organizing committee focus on visa-related matters.
- The IOC frames visa preparation as an active, advance priority for the 2028 Games.
- Available reports do not specify detailed visa policy changes or timelines.
IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey said there were dedicated people in the organizing committee working on the matter.
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