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June 3, 2026

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Rick Lamanna

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Sergio Flores

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Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

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Jake Paul Minster

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Fragomen in Boston, MA, United States

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  • Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17
  • Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16
  • USA: Red Card or Green Light? US Consular Updates for World Cup 2026 | #FragomenFC - Ep. 15
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Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

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Fragomen in Toronto, Canada, Canada

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

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Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

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[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

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Jake Paul Minster

Senior Associate

Fragomen in Boston, MA, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17
  • Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16
  • USA: Red Card or Green Light? US Consular Updates for World Cup 2026 | #FragomenFC - Ep. 15
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In this #FragomenFC episode, Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Manager Sergio Flores and Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster return for a final discussion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The conversation highlights key immigration and travel considerations for fans, teams, media and tournament-related personnel preparing to enter Canada, Mexico and the US. The speakers discuss the importance of understanding country-specific entry requirements, planning early and ensuring travelers have the appropriate documentation before departure.

As the tournament approaches, the episode underscores how coordinated mobility planning can help avoid delays and support compliant cross-border movement throughout North America.

Countries / Territories

  • CanadaCanada
  • MexicoMexico
  • United StatesUnited States

Related contacts

Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

Partner

Fragomen in Toronto, Canada, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Photo of Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

Photo of Jake Minster

Jake Paul Minster

Senior Associate

Fragomen in Boston, MA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17
  • Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16
  • USA: Red Card or Green Light? US Consular Updates for World Cup 2026 | #FragomenFC - Ep. 15
View all insights

Related offices

  • Fragomen in Toronto, Canada
  • Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico
  • Fragomen in Boston, MA

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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Related contacts

Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

Partner

Fragomen in Toronto, Canada, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Photo of Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

Photo of Jake Minster

Jake Paul Minster

Senior Associate

Fragomen in Boston, MA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17
  • Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16
  • USA: Red Card or Green Light? US Consular Updates for World Cup 2026 | #FragomenFC - Ep. 15
View all insights

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  • Fragomen in Toronto, Canada
  • Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico
  • Fragomen in Boston, MA

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Share

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Related contacts

Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

Partner

Fragomen in Toronto, Canada, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Photo of Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

Photo of Jake Minster

Jake Paul Minster

Senior Associate

Fragomen in Boston, MA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17
  • Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16
  • USA: Red Card or Green Light? US Consular Updates for World Cup 2026 | #FragomenFC - Ep. 15
View all insights

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