Event Brief
World Cup opens amid travel bans and visa limits
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: The 2026 World Cup starts Thursday as ticket, geopolitical and Trump visa restrictions cast a pall over the tournament.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Visa restrictions are imposed by the Trump administration ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 1:21 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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