Countries warn on US trips
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup several countries — the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Canada — issued or updated travel warnings for trips to the United States, naming concerns such as political unrest, severe winter storms and safety risks. Minneapolis Today compiled the list of countries and the specific concerns cited in their advisories. (nationaltoday.com)
Several governments have refreshed or spotlighted advice for trips to the United States as the 2026 World Cup approaches, pointing travelers to risks from protests, crime and severe weather. (gov.uk) (travel.gc.ca) (diplomatie.gouv.fr) The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says its United States page was updated on March 13, 2026, and now includes a World Cup section for the tournament running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It also warns that airport queues could run longer than usual during the partial United States government shutdown. (gov.uk 1) (gov.uk 2) On its safety page, the United Kingdom says protests in the United States are common and can turn violent, and it tells travelers to follow curfews or emergency orders if local authorities impose them. The same page says violent crime and gun crime rarely affect tourists, but mass shootings can happen and travelers should research destinations in advance. (gov.uk) Canada’s travel advisory for the United States was updated on April 8, 2026, and keeps the country at “take normal security precautions.” Ottawa’s page points Canadians to a separate World Cup guide and flags crime along the United States-Mexico border, pickpocketing in tourist areas and the risk of gun violence and mass shootings. (travel.gc.ca) France’s foreign ministry updated its United States security page on March 30, 2026, and says the country is “among the safer countries” while still warning about local crime risks in major cities. Its advice highlights armed carjackings in many large American cities and urges vigilance during large demonstrations and in tourist districts. (diplomatie.gouv.fr) France also posted a “last-minute” United States alert on April 7, 2026, saying American authorities had issued warnings for a winter storm on February 22 and 23 affecting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. That alert cited risks including heavy snow, localized flooding and strong winds, and told travelers to limit outdoor movement and follow local authorities’ instructions. (diplomatie.gouv.fr) Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs says its United States advice was updated on March 2, 2026, and remains current as of March 24. Dublin keeps the United States at its lowest rating, “normal precautions,” and says its page covers security, climate, entry rules and emergency contacts. (ireland.ie) Germany’s Foreign Office maintains a United States country page in its travel-advice system, but the publicly surfaced search results available on Monday did not expose the same level of detail as the British, Canadian, French and Irish pages. The ministry’s travel-warning database and United States country listing show Germany includes the United States in its regular travel-advice program. (auswaertiges-amt.de 1) (auswaertiges-amt.de 2) The World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and official travel pages are already steering fans to host-country rules, local laws and live updates. The advisories do not tell travelers to avoid the United States altogether, but they do push visitors to check conditions city by city before they board. (gov.uk) (travel.gc.ca)
