Travel ban from U.S. President Donald Trump to two countries.

Travel ban from U.S. President Donald Trump to two countries.

18.12.2025 22:05

A travel ban has been imposed on citizens of Senegal and Ivory Coast by a new executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Trump administration had previously also imposed travel bans on Haiti and Iran.

US President Donald Trump has made a decision that will be widely discussed around the world ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

TRAVEL BAN FOR TWO MORE COUNTRIES

The Trump administration has suspended the entry of citizens from Senegal and Ivory Coast into the United States with a new regulation that has come into effect. Following the travel bans already in place for Haiti and Iran, which will participate in the 2026 World Cup, the number of World Cup participant countries under travel ban has risen to four.

REASONS FOR THE BAN REVEALED

The White House cited the visa overstay rates as the reason for the ban on Senegal and Ivory Coast. The ban also covers tourism and short-term visits. This means that fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast wishing to watch the World Cup matches in person will not be allowed entry into the United States.

PLAYERS AND TECHNICAL STAFF WILL BE EXEMPT

Presidential decrees previously signed by Trump include exceptions for players, technical staff, and immediate family members. In this context, there are no obstacles for star players like Iliman Ndiaye and Nicolas Jackson from Senegal, and Amad and Evann Guessand from Ivory Coast, who play in the Premier League, to participate in the tournament.

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