Six nations could be prevented from competing in the 2026 World Cup due to Donald Trump’s proposed travel ban One team has already secured qualification, while the others are still in contention but risk being blocked from entering the host country FIFA is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government to find a solution that would allow all qualified teams to participate:
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is already shaping up to be a historic tournament.
However, a new controversy has emerged, as six nations could be barred from participating due to a proposed travel ban by United States President Donald Trump.
The restrictions, if enforced, could prevent players from several countries—some of whom are still in the qualification race—from traveling to the North American country for the tournament, regardless of their sporting merit.
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According to a report from the New York Times on March 14, the Trump administration is considering restricting travel for citizens from up to 43 countries, including some with national teams currently vying for a place in the World Cup.
Iran, which has already secured qualification, is reportedly included in a draft list of banned nations.
The proposal categorises affected countries into three sections: Red (Full travel ban), Orange (Severe visa restrictions), Yellow (A 60-day period to address concerns before restrictions take effect).
Iran is reportedly listed under the “red” category, which would make travel to the U.S. impossible for its team, potentially preventing them from competing in the tournament.
