As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, dramatic US immigration policy shifts are taking place, thanks to the Trump administration.
The latest on this front was the admin confirming yesterday that 75 countries were on hold while 15 nations were barred from entering the US. This has shattered the hopes of so many fans who were hoping to travel to witness the matches live.
{img}A recent directive effectively blocks new visas for citizens of so many nations.
This includes a number of national teams that have qualified to play in the tournament that will take place in the US.
{img}While coaches, players, and official staff members are still given the chance to enter, ordinary supporters without current visas might find themselves unable to travel even if they hold valid match tickets.
This has already led to so many thousands of ticket cancellations and growing frustration among international fans who planned to support their teams in cities such as Miami, Foxborough, and others. Supporters belonging to the West African region, like Senegal and the Ivory Coast, claim they could be forced to miss crucial matches due to not getting visas or delayed visa processing.