2026 World Cup a key 'trial run' for visas for LA Olympics

The head of the US Olympic committee said on Tuesday the 2026 World Cup will be a first "trial run" of the United States' ability to host spectators ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "This entire process of welcoming visitors from other countries to the United States for sporting events is getting something of a trial run on a smaller basis, but with still a very extensive worldwide experience," Gene Sykes told a meeting of International Olympic Committee members ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.