Donald Trump has barred supporters of one of the teams heading to the 2026 World Cup from entering the United States.

Anticipation is already rising ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. The final is set for New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, with both semi-finals also taking place on American soil.

Across the US, 11 cities — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle — will welcome matches. Toronto and Vancouver will represent Canada, while Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara will host games in Mexico.

Trump’s Public Enthusiasm vs. Private Restrictions

As president, Trump has expressed great excitement about the global spotlight the tournament will bring. He is expected to attend multiple matches, much like he did during last summer’s Club World Cup, when he stood alongside Chelsea players during their trophy ceremony after defeating Paris Saint-Germain.

But behind his outwardly upbeat appearances, Trump has made several controversial decisions that directly affect some of the nations competing in the expanded 48-team event.