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The FIFA World Cup attracts hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world. It’s an event that only happens once every four years. The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in June 2026.
But with President Donald Trump’s new travel ban order in place, are fans, athletes, and working staff allowed entry to the World Cup matches?
Here’s what to know about travel policy.
Does Trump’s travel ban affect the 2026 World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup has expanded the tournament to 48 teams, an increase from the 32 teams that were previously invited. According to FIFA, the tournament format will feature a group stage with 12 groups of four teams each, followed by a knockout stage where the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams will advance.
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Trump’s travel ban includes several countries that could qualify for the tournament.
Iran is currently the only sanctioned nation to have secured a spot in the upcoming World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Meanwhile, Cuba, Haiti, and Sudan remain in contention, while Sierra Leone could extend its involvement through multiple playoff rounds. Burundi, Equatorial Guinea, and Libya still have slim chances of qualifying.
According to BBC Sport, there is an exception in Trump’s proclamation. Under the new policy, all qualifying nations should be able to send teams, as exemptions are granted for athletes, coaches, support staff, and immediate family members traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting events.
What countries are affected by the ban?
Various allegations have been leveled against the 12 nations listed in Trump’s presidential proclamation.
Here is the list of the 12 countries on Trump’s travel ban:
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Somalia
- Libya
- Haiti
- Chad
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Equatorial Guinea
- Myanmar
- Eritrea
- Sudan
- Yemen
Where is the 2026 World Cup being played?
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the World Cup will feature 104 games across 16 cities in North America, with 11 cities in the United States.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., marking the first time the tournament is spread across three nations.
Here is where the matches are taking place:
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle
- Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
