The order includes exemptions for athletes and staff attending "major sporting events," but for ordinary fans from the affected countries, hope remains slim.

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. Trump’s latest travel ban on citizens from 12 countries added new questions about the impact on the World Cup and the Summer Olympics,

Amidst political tensions and a U.S. travel ban by Donald Trump, Iran's soccer team fights to secure its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada, USA, Mexico