00:00The 2026 World Cup is already sparking controversy, and two qualified nations might not even get
00:06to cheer in the stands.
00:07Haiti and Iran have both secured spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
00:12But their fans are facing a massive hurdle.
00:14Donald Trump is back in the White House, and he's banned citizens from 12 countries, including
00:19Haiti and Iran, from entering the United States.
00:22This is a huge problem because the World Cup is being hosted in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
00:28While Haitian and Iranian players can enter the US under a special sports exemption, their
00:32fans not so lucky.
00:34Trump's travel ban still applies to regular citizens, including families of players and
00:39passionate supporters.
00:41And FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn't happy.
00:44He's made it clear a World Cup without fans is no World Cup at all.
00:48After intense talks, Trump's team offered a lifeline.
00:52Fans with World Cup tickets will now get priority visa interviews.
00:55But here's the catch, a ticket doesn't guarantee approval.
00:59Every fan still has to pass the full immigration process.
01:02So, will Haitian and Iranian fans make it to the World Cup?
01:06Or will politics bench the passion of millions?
01:09One thing's for sure, this World Cup is already bigger than football.
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