Trump's Travel Ban Fractures World Cup Tourism — Mexico Emerges as the Accessible Co-Host

The Trump administration's 39-country travel restrictions, with 19 facing full entry blocks, are suppressing international fan attendance at U.S. World Cup venues. FIFA estimates 40 percent of tournament visitors are international. Fans from banned nations can still reach Mexico, the only co-host with no comparable barriers. For affected travelers wanting to attend matches, Mexico becomes not just a destination but effectively the only viable option among the three co-hosts.