June 11, 2026
The United States has warned foreign social media influencers and content creators attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup that earning money from content produced while on a tourist visa could lead to deportation and other immigration penalties.
In an email statement to Spanish news agency EFE on Wednesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that foreign nationals entering the country on B-2 tourist visas are not permitted to work or receive compensation for activities
carried out while in the United States.
The warning comes just as the World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with thousands of content creators expected to travel to North America to cover the tournament for audiences on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms.
