The Trump administration has instructed US Embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from people wishing to visit the US for the World Cup.

It comes as people anxiously await the FIFA World Cup draw on Friday. Meantime, Santa Clara is gearing up to fans from around the world.

The Bay Area is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world this summer for the FIFA World Cup. And now, there’s a push to make it faster for people outside of the US to get visas so that they can come watch the matches.

The Trump administration has instructed US Embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from people wishing to visit the US For the World Cup.

Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor says it’s important for people to be ab

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