New Travel Restrictions Announced
On December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation extending the United States' travel ban to cover Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire. These two nations will take part in the forthcoming World Cup, scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Partial Restrictions for Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire
The restrictions placed on Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire are among the least severe of the 39 countries affected by the travel ban. Despite some allowances for travel, numerous fans from these countries may face hurdles getting to matches. By contrast, Haiti and Iran confront much stricter travel constraints.
Impact on Fans and Players
This travel ban includes limits on short-term visits, posing challenges for enthusiastic fans desiring to cheer for their teams during the World Cup. Scheduled matches see Senegal in group play against Norway and France at venues like MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and Toronto, Canada. Côte d'Ivoire will face Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao, with games slated for both the USA and Canada.
Reasons for the Ban
The White House has pointed to high tourist visa overstay rates as the basis for these new prohibitions. For instance, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire have overstay rates of 4.3% and 8.47%, respectively. Despite the restrictions, players, their support staff, and immediate family members remain exempt and are allowed to partake in the tournament.
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