2026 World Cup: Senegal fans fear United States visa barrier
Across Africa, many believe it will be difficult for fans to get visas to the World Cup. The fear is growing in Senegal – who were put on the United States immigration blacklist in late 2025 by Donald Trump. Senegalese nationals are no longer eligible for a US visa except in a fe
Across Africa, many believe it will be difficult for fans to get visas to the World Cup. The fear is growing in Senegal – who were put on the United States immigration blacklist in late 2025 by Donald Trump. Senegalese nationals are no longer eligible for a US visa except in a few limited cases and visa applications have been systematically rejected since then. Even 6 members of the executive committee of the Senegalese Football Federation were denied entry to the United States.
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