The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Monrat, has advised prospective travellers to submit their visa applications early ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that demand is expected to surge as the tournament approaches.

Speaking to Citi Sports, Monrat explained that timely applications will help avoid delays as Canada prepares for a significant rise in travel demand during the expanded competition.

Coordinated Hosting

The 2026 edition will be the first men’s World Cup staged across three nations—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—and the first to feature 48 competing teams.

Monrat stressed that the host countries are working closely to streamline operational plans:

“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.”

Visa Advisory

She urged fans to act early and avoid unofficial channels:
“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.”

Anticipated Demand
With the opening match fewer than 200 days away, Monrat noted that demand will intensify:
“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.”

This advisory underscores the importance of early planning for fans worldwide, as the 2026 World Cup promises unprecedented scale and global participation.