GENEVA (AP) — U.S. 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 U.S. for the two biggest events in sports.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.

Donald Trump says the US travel ban for citizens from 12 countries applies to countries that "don't have things under control" The travel ban, which comes into effect on 9 June, fulfils a promise Trump made during his 2024 election campaign,