President Donald Trump’s travel ban, effective June 9, 2025, bars citizens from 12 countries, including Iran and Haiti, from entering the U.S., threatening the Club World Cup which kicks off in a matter of days and 2026 FIFA World Cup.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday that instituted a partial or full ban, barring some exceptions, to travelers from 19 nations

U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.