FIFA released a statement regarding the 2026 World Cup after Donald Trump suspended more countries’ capacity to obtain visas indefinitely.
Trump has issued a number of revised travel restrictions to specific foreign countries during his second term in office, starting in January 2025.
These range from full travel bans, partial travel bans to immigrant visa suspensions.
There are exclusions for a large number of nations on the list, including the ability of a ‘limited group of travelers’, including athletes, to go to ‘important sporting events’.
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This implies that nations like Iran and Haiti, who are also on the complete ban list, are still able to send their players, coaches, and support personnel to the US for the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal and Ivory Coast, meanwhile, are under partial travel bans.
According to Sport Bible, FIFA also sent a press release on Wednesday with information on the 2026 World Cup ticket sales.
They claim that during their Random Selection Draw ticket sales period, supporters from all 211 of its member countries filed requests for tickets between December 11 and January 13.
However, a phrase toward the conclusion of the statement points out that having a match ticket does not always ensure access into the host countries of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
FIFA’s Statement
“A match ticket does not guarantee admission to a host country, and fans should visit each country’s government website today for entry requirements for Canada, Mexico and the United States,” FIFA’s press release states.
“Given the processing times involved, FIFA recommends submitting the visa application as early as possible.
“FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders travelling to the United States are eligible for the recently announced FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS) when it becomes available in the coming weeks.”
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