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Trump's travel ban causes uproar, preventing fans from certain countries from attending World Cup - Pulptastic
- The Trump administration expanded a travel ban that could bar fans from affected countries from entering the United States during the World Cup.
- Several World Cup participating nations, including Morocco, Haiti, and Ivory Coast, may face entry challenges under the ban.
- Officials have directed embassy staff to implement additional screening and vetting measures related to visa applications from these nations.
- Senegal and Ivory Coast, both World Cup participants, are specifically noted as likely to be affected for supporters, not teams or players.
- Supporters from Iran and Haiti are also barred, joining the broader travel ban during the initial restrictions phase.
- The State Department has said consulates must address screening and vetting deficiencies before any removals from the ban list.
- The World Cup attendance could be affected as fans from banned countries may be unable to enter, impacting match-day support.
- The article notes the World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada with expectation of millions of attendees and viewers.
- The article frames the issue as a potential obstacle to fan participation rather than directly impacting teams or games.
- The piece cites a quote from a Senegal fan expressing confusion about U.S. hosting duties and access for fans.
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