Miami (USA) (EFE).- Atlanta International Airport, the busiest in the United States, installed automatic biometric controls to expedite passenger transit for the 2026 World Cup, which this country will host along with Mexico and Canada between June and July.

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It is also planned that this type of biometric electronic doors, which allow travelers to verify their passport and identity without the need for an official, will be installed soon at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. and at the Seattle-Tacoma International terminal, reported the company Clear, in charge of its development. “CLEAR plans to expand the implementation of electronic gates in its national airport network in preparation for the World Cup, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the continued growth of domestic air travel,” the company noted in a statement. This innovation will be available to the millions of travelers who depart from one of these three airports.

U.S. Airports Prepare for the 2026 World Cup and Other Events

In addition to the World Cup, the United States also expects an increase in the number of visitors next year due to the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of its independence. According to data from the U.S. Government, 40 million tourists could travel to the country for these two celebrations, in addition to the 2025 Ryder Cup, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The organization of the World Cup in the United States takes place at a time of tension due to the strict immigration policy of the government of President Donald Trump, who recently assured that some countries would have it “a little more difficult” to travel to North American territory for the football event. In the same vein, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, stated that they will examine “in depth” the documentation of all visitors attending the World Cup. This type of measures already had an impact in the past: during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, also held in the United States, the authorities rejected the visa of the Argentinian defender Ayrton Costa, player of Boca Juniors, on two occasions, who finally obtained the permit in time after resolving pending judicial matters.