Trump Travel Ban Exempts Athletes But Blocks Fans Ahead of 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics
The U.S. has reintroduced a new travel ban under President Trump’s June 4, 2025 proclamation—effective June 9—that fully bars entry from 12 countries (including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, etc.) and partially restricts nationals from 7 others While framed as a national security measure, it incorporates clear exemptions for: Implications for World Cup & Olympics 1. Qualified… Continue reading Trump Travel Ban Exempts Athletes But Blocks Fans Ahead of 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics
