In just the last 25 minutes, world football has been thrown into a real earthquake as numerous reputable sources simultaneously confirmed: Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappé, Federico Valverde, Araujo, Theo Hernandez, and many other stars will not be able to play in the 2026 World Cup.
Even more shocking: they are directly affected by a series of new regulations allegedly proposed and implemented by Donald Trump during national preparations for the World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Why this “implicit ban”?
According to leaked reports from the federations, the new policy includes:
Special security checks required for players from certain countries, causing indefinite delays in visa issuance.
Complex and unusual visa regulations, requiring paperwork that cannot be completed in time for the tournament.
Additional procedures described as “unsportsmanlike,” “unrelated to football,” and “unmanageable.”
An anonymous FIFA official said:
“We have never faced anything so bizarre. These policies not only ruin tournament preparations – they directly threaten the fairness of the World Cup.”
Vinicius Jr. and Mbappé speak out
Vinicius Jr. is reportedly furious, feeling that “something absurd is undermining world football.”
Meanwhile, Mbappé shared internally that he “couldn’t believe a professional player would be prevented from participating in the World Cup for factors unrelated to sports.”
A source from the French team confirmed:
“We submitted all the paperwork on time. But new requirements from the US side have completely halted the process.”
Fan reaction: Anger, disappointment, and demands for FIFA intervention
The global online community is erupting:
“The World Cup is meaningless without the biggest stars.”
“This is the biggest embarrassment in football history.”
“FIFA must intervene immediately!”
Many even called for a change of venue if the situation cannot be resolved.
FIFA holds emergency meeting – The future of the 2026 World Cup is under threat
FIFA is reportedly holding an emergency meeting with the federations.
If the situation isn’t resolved in the next few weeks, the 2026 World Cup could become the most chaotic tournament in history.