FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran, Haiti, Senegal and Ivory Coast fans face US travel restrictions

They wear an elaborate headpiece featuring large green, white, and red ribbons, a red rose decoration, and two soccer balls styled into the hairdo with vibrant green braided extensions.

In America, where 78 of the 104 matches will be played, he’s dealing with something dramatically different — democratically elected leaders spread across 11 host communities.

Donald Trump is using some of the world’s most popular sporting events as his own personal stage.

The US are one of three co-hosts staging the tournament in North America alongside Mexico and Canada, and each nation’s opening game will feature its own opening ceremony.