Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Trump's Visa Rules May Restrict Fans from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire for 2026 World Cup
The US government has made it harder for people from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire to get visas to visit the US.
This is because many people from these countries have stayed in the US longer than their visas allowed.
Because of this, fewer fans from these countries might be able to go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the US.
Both countries have two group games in the US.
The US says this is to make sure people follow the rules about how long they can stay.
The US has tightened visa policies for Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire due to high overstay rates.
Fans from these countries may face restrictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US.
Senegal has a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 4.30% and an F, M, J visa overstay rate of 13.07%.
Côte d’Ivoire has a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 8.47% and an F, M, J visa overstay rate of 19.09%.
Both countries have two group games scheduled in the US for the 2026 World Cup.
- Who
- Fans from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
- What
- Potential restrictions on entry to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- When
- Next year (2026)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- High visa overstay rates and updated US travel restrictions
- Countries Affected
- Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire
- Visa Types
- B1, B2, F, M, J
- Senegal B-1/B-2 Overstay Rate
- 4.30%
- Senegal F, M, J Overstay Rate
- 13.07%
- Côte d’Ivoire B-1/B-2 Overstay Rate
- 8.47%
- Côte d’Ivoire F, M, J Overstay Rate
- 19.09%
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Reason for Restrictions
- High visa overstay rates