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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Frederick Marvin Lumba

Trump's New Travel Ban Could Have Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast Watching FIFA World Cup from Home

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw (Credit: @Lewisiom on X)

Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast may be required to observe the 2026 FIFA World Cup remotely after President Donald Trump signed a new proclamation enforcing partial travel bans on the two African nations.

This decision threatens to limit the ability of thousands of supporters to travel to the United States for the tournament, despite their national teams qualifying for football's biggest stage.

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