Yahoo Sports reports: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly spoke out against a US travel ban that has limited the number of fans who can cheer on his side at the World Cup US President Donald Trump instituted partial travel bans on Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran and Haiti in December despite his country co-hosting the World Cup and knowing those nations could qualify. There were exemptions for sports people and close family, but it has left a sour taste with Koulibaly.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 7:11 AM
'Football is for everybody' - Senegal star angry over fan travel ban
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly spoke out against a US travel ban that has limited the number of fans who can cheer on his side at the World Cup US President Donald Trump instituted partial travel bans on Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran and Haiti in December despite his country co-hosting the World Cup and knowing those nations could qualify. There were exemptions for sports people and close family, but it has left a sour taste with Koulibaly.
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