JD Vance issues a threat to all tourists thinking about coming to US for 2026 World Cup After Insulting The Uk

If you’re thinking about coming to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, Vice President JD Vance just made the welcome sound a lot less friendly. While he says visitors from around the world are invited to enjoy the games, he also sent out a clear warning: come, enjoy, but don’t overstay because if you do, there could be serious consequences.

At a press conference about the upcoming tournament, which will be held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Vance joked about previously dropping a football trophy during a White House event. He admitted it was embarrassing and thanked President Trump for giving him another shot as vice chair of the World Cup organizing committee. But after the lighthearted moment, his tone shifted.

Vance said they’re expecting fans from nearly 100 countries and that the U.S. wants everyone to celebrate and enjoy the experience. But then he added, almost as a threat, that when the games are over, those visitors need to leave the country. If not, they’d have to deal with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose reputation has grown for enforcing tough immigration rules under Trump.

Secretary Noem said her department expects more than two million people to come to the U.S. for the event and promised that Homeland Security, the FBI, and the State Department would all be working together to keep things under control. Her message was clear—people are welcome, but only for a short time.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy backed that up, saying visitors should enjoy the games but make sure they leave when their visas expire. The underlying message seemed to be: overstay your visit, and you might end up in big trouble.

That message becomes even more chilling when you consider what’s already happening under Trump’s current term. He has signed strict executive orders that target immigrants and green card holders, leading to mass deportations. Over 250 people have reportedly been sent to a prison in El Salvador known as the Center for Terrorism Confinement, or CECOT. It’s been described as one of the worst prisons in the world—known for harsh conditions and a reputation for being more about punishment than justice.

One man, Kilmar Armando Ábrego García from Maryland, ended up there by mistake after being deported in what officials admitted was an “administrative error.” Even though the Supreme Court has ruled he must be allowed to return to the U.S., and even though Trump admitted El Salvador could be asked to send him back, he’s still not home.

So, when Vice President Vance jokes about Secretary Noem dealing with people who overstay their visit, it doesn’t seem so funny. Behind the light-hearted comments is a serious warning: if you’re not a U.S. citizen and you stay too long, you could be caught up in a system that’s not known for mercy or second chances.