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.

The ban that takes effect Monday blocks travelers from 12 countries, primarily in the Middle East and Africa, including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, from entering the United States. Additionally,