Key Highlights
- The sweeping travel ban already includes two countries who will participate in the World Cup: Haiti and Iran, both of whom are subject to the most stringent restrictions. In the cases of Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, the reasoning provided by the White House for imposing the bans are visa overstay rates.
- For B1 or B2 visitor visas of the type travelling fans would need to enter the country for the World Cup, the overstay rates listed are about 4% for Senegal and 8% for Côte d’Ivoire, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Fifa announces limited amount of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan furyRead moreWhile some fans may face restrictions when trying to enter the US, the proclamation specifically cited athletes as one category of people, along with diplomats and “individuals whose entry serves U. S.
- national interests,” who will be exempt from the ban. The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, and will kick-off on 11 June.
- Côte d’Ivoire were drawn in to Group E, where they’ll play Germany, Curaçao, and Ecuador.
- Senegal have been drawn in Group I of the tournament, along with France, Norway and a European playoff team to be determined.
