Football is not only the most popular sport in Europe, but also in the world. More and more clubs will participate in the World Cup in the future. While only sixteen teams could participate until 1978, decisions taken by FIFA have resulted in at least double the number of countries allowed to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and up to 48 countries being given a ticket. the beginning. In the 2026 World Cup..
In America, sports are an important part of the culture. In general, Americans also perform well in many sports, including soccer. Women's soccer fans will no doubt remember the moment when the US women's soccer team defeated our Dutch team in the 2019 World Cup final. It remains to be seen whether the men's team has much chance of success in the next World Cup. However, every year the US men's national team manages to go far in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, in which countries from North America, Central America and the Caribbean participate. The United States has won the title no fewer than six times.
When coronavirus measures allow, you can visit the Gold Cup match in the United States to see if the US team can slow down during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Sports fans who want to attend a soccer match in the United States will have to make a number of preparations. For example, before making concrete plans and purchasing tickets for a match, it is wise to apply for a US visa or ESTA. An electronic travel authorization is sufficient in more and more countries. Whereas previously you had to go to a consulate or embassy to obtain a visa for your passport, you can now apply electronically for over forty countries.
America has one of the most comprehensive visa regimes in the world. There are more than 185 visas to choose from. However, for Dutch and Belgian travellers, there is another option that allows them to travel without a visa: ESTA. ESTA stands for “Electronic System for Travel Authorization”. There are many benefits associated with an ESTA. Firstly, it is easier to apply for an ESTA. The application procedure is done online and after completing the application form, no additional documents are required. Applications are also processed faster and the ESTA is also cheaper than a US visa. Once you receive the award, you can stay in the United States for ninety consecutive days, allowing you to extend your trip by visiting a competition in another popular sport or, for example, a road trip across America.
