World Cup countries Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire among additions to Trump travel ban

The Trump administration has expanded its travel restrictions to include two African nations, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, which are set to participate in the 2026 World Cup. These countries have been placed in the "partial restrictions and entry limitations" category, the least restrictive among the 18 nations now covered by the ban. The travel ban, which already included Haiti and Iran, both subject to the most stringent restrictions, aims to limit the entry of individuals from these nations into the United States. This move could potentially impact fans and travelers from these World Cup participant countries when trying to enter the US during the tournament. The decision to expand the travel ban to these two African nations has been met with concerns from the international community, as it could have implications for the World Cup's global participation and attendance.