Canada, US and Mexico collaborating to ensure smooth World Cup for fans – Canadian Commissioner to Ghana

The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana Myriam Monrat has urged prospective travellers to submit their visa applications early ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.She said timely applications will help avoid delays as Canada prepares for a significant rise in travel demand during the expanded tournament.Canada will co-host the World Cup with the United States and Mexico, marking the first edition to feature 48 competing nations.Monrat said the three host countries are working closely to streamline operational plans and ensure a coordinated approach throughout the event.We are working very closely with our colleagues in the U.S. and Mexico just to ensure that we have some cohesion and coherence in the way in which we approach the World Cup, she told Citi Sports.My advice would be for people that are interested in attending the World Cup to ensure that they are putting in their visa application as early as possible. The best way is to go directly to the source to avoid scammers.Monrat added that demand is expected to surge as the tournament draws nearer, making early action essential.Our objective is to ensure that the project is as smooth as possible; we are anticipating that there would be lots of demands hence my recommendation to actually put in an application as soon as possible, she said.The 2026 tournament will be the first mens World Cup staged across three nations.