Sideline Conversations: Travel to and Between the World Cup Host Countries

Episode 5

As the world prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, Sideline Conversations takes you beyond the pitch to explore the legal and commercial issues shaping the tournament. Hosted by Aarij S. Wasti (Gowling WLG, Toronto), Marlon Hill (WSHC+B, Miami), and Juan Carlos Partida (EC Rubio, Mexico City), your cross-border legal guides to the world’s biggest sporting event.

In Episode 5, the trio is joined by guests from Fragomen to discuss hot topics around visa restrictions, processing delays, cross-border travel between host countries, and the limits of FIFA-related priority systems. Together, they also explore what media and event workers need for entry and how host cities are addressing human rights protections.

For fans planning their World Cup trips, Canadian businesses supporting related events, and professionals working behind the scenes, these practical insights are a must-watch.

Watch the full conversation below.

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