US Travel Ban Threatens 2026 World Cup Attendance

Residents from certain countries may be blocked from attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States. International sports events are usually seen as a way to set aside political differences. For example, North Korea competes in the Olympics despite global tensions. But the upcoming World Cup is an exception. The problem is a US travel restriction list. People from countries on this list cannot easily get visas to enter the United States. This means their attendance at the World Cup is not guaranteed. FRANCE 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani explains the situation. The US government requires all visitors to follow its travel rules. For now, fans from restricted nations face an uncertain path to the stadiums in 2026.