GENEVA: US President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the US for the two biggest events in sports. Trump’s latest travel ban on citizens from 12 countries added new questions about the impact on the World Cup and the Summer Olympics, which depend on hosts opening their doors to the world. Here’s a look at the potential effects of the travel ban on those events.

Athletes from more than 200 countries are expected to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Donald Trump’s newly signed travel ban contains an exemption that could apply to players, staff and associated families for the major tournaments coming up