The trump travel ban and the world cup in 2026

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Iran has already qualified for the 2026 world cup hosted by.the US, Canada and Mexico. what happens if they have a world cup game in the host country, the united states?

“Despite the co-hosting arrangement with Mexico and Canada, it is extremely likely that Iran would be scheduled to play within the United States when the 2026 World Cup comes around. At present, only one spot at the tournament (The third-seeded team in Group A) would allow for the possibility of a non-host team to play all of their group games outside the United States. That spot would play all three group games in Mexico, with the second game coming against the home country. Iran could only avoid playing in the United States by winning Group A, and would continue to play games in Mexico until moving to Miami for the quarter-finals.“

same thing goes for the LA Olympics in 2028.

will the US allow sportspeople inside of the US inspite of the travel ban issued by Trump.

Allan

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They are going to issue special visas to the players/teams. This isn’t complicated.

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what about the fans, families, friends shut out?

Allan

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Yep shut out

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But what about Iran? Won’t someone think about Iran?? :rofl:

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It’s gonna get to the point a “good” terrorist just can’t get in.

Can’t catch a break. :rofl:

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Looks like Iran has to clean up its act by 2026 if they want their fans to see World Cup games in the USA.

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i dont think soccer fans will be terrorists.

but thats the way i think.

Allan

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Terrorists can become faux soccer fans.

But that’s the way I think.

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I don’t know…football hooligans can be pretty intense.

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If Trump doesn’t want visitors, we can simply not host the World Cup or the Olympics. Canada and Mexico can host it without us. Not a big deal.

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okay free and clear, is it now complicated?

Allan

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Yesterday Iran said they wouldn’t participate. You hardly heard a peep from media.

Today Trump said they shouldn’t participate, and libs are losing their already addled minds.

. Iran’s soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says .

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/nx-s1-5744855/fifa-world-cup-iran-team

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fox has a different take

Allan

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Yeah i didn’t hear about it until American media started covering his statements. Ridiculous on their part