Trump World Cup Travel Ban Leaves Senegal and Ivory Coast Fans Stranded
The Donald Trump administration's travel ban is set to block fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about the geopolitical impact on global sports.
The stadiums are calling, but the borders are closing. Donald Trump's administration has thrown the plans of thousands of African football supporters into chaos just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.
Impact of the Trump World Cup Travel Ban
In December 2025, the U.S. added Senegal and the Ivory Coast to a list of nations facing entry restrictions, citing "screening and vetting deficiencies." While players and officials are exempt, the ban offers no reprieve for the fans who form the heartbeat of the tournament. They join supporters from Iran and Haiti, who were already barred under previous iterations of the policy.
Empty Seats and Economic Hurdles
The timing is particularly painful for Senegal, which is scheduled to face France at MetLife Stadium on June 16. Beyond the legal barriers, fans are also grappling with the steep costs of tickets and travel. "It's all about the business world; they've ignored the grassroots," noted one supporter in Morocco. While players like Franck Kessie hope for a political solution, many fans fear they'll be watching the once-in-a-lifetime event from their television screens instead of the stands.
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