2026 Tournament
Trump administration announces FIFA PASS for 2026 World Cup visas
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The Trump administration unveiled the FIFA Prioritized Appointments Scheduling System, or FIFA PASS, on November 17, 2025, to expedite visa interviews for international fans holding tickets to 2026 World Cup matches in the United States. The initiative aims to balance strict immigration policies with the expected influx of millions of visitors for the tournament co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the move as a step toward making the event the 'greatest and most inclusive' in history.
Andrey Volgin claimed the title in the Chess.com Atomic Chess Championship 2026 by defeating Henry Michael in the Grand Final Reset. The event featured an eight-player double-elimination bracket following qualifiers on March 4 and 5. Volgin secured the $750 first prize from a $2,500 fund.
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Veteran Croatian tennis player Marin Cilic defeated British qualifier Jack Pinnington Jones 6-1, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the Nexo Dallas Open on Friday evening. The 37-year-old, ranked world number 61, showcased his experience in a 74-minute match. Cilic will next face the winner of the Taylor Fritz-Sebastian Korda quarterfinal.