Restriction from Trump! World Cup participating countries also on the list
US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order partially banning citizens of some countries from entering the United States. It was noteworthy that Ivory Coast and Senegal, which qualified for the 2026 World Cup, were among the countries restricted.
US President Donald Trump signed a new decree partially banning some citizens from entering the US as part of his strategy to combat illegal immigration and protect national security. In the decree published on the official website of the White House, it was noteworthy that Ivory Coast and Senegal, which qualified for the 2026 World Cup, were among the countries restricted.
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According to a statement from the White House, the decree targets countries that show "significant, persistent and serious deficiencies" in screening, authentication and information sharing processes. The main objectives of the decree are listed as follows:
National Security: Protecting the country against potential external threats.
Combating Illegal Migration: Preventing uncontrolled crossings by tightening entry procedures.
Public Security: Minimizing risks from countries with insufficient information sharing.
Impact on the 2026 World Cup
The fact that the restriction comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, has raised questions in the sports world. In particular, the players, coaches and fans of teams such as Senegal and Ivory Coast, who will take part in the tournament, will be affected by this decision.
