The start of the World Cup has been impacted by the Trump administration's migration policies. This has resulted in obstacles for the competition, affecting various individuals involved. The best referee from Africa was denied entry, highlighting the issues caused by the current policies.

Other problems have also arisen, including retained referees and harassed delegations. Further details about the situation can be found in El Mundo, which provides more information on the challenges faced by the competition due to the US government's policies.