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Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
FIFA says it cannot override U.S. immigration decisions as several delegates, journalists and fans face visa denials and travel restrictions.
- Palestinian Football Association head Rajoub is waiting in Mexico City for a United States visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining several other delegates denied entry or awaiting permission.
- On Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that FIFA is working to resolve visa issues but cannot overrule the United States government, contradicting earlier promises of universal welcome.
- Refusing entry to delegates from Somalia and Iraq, the United States State Department implemented strict restrictions last year on Palestinian passport holders, including anyone employed by the Palestinian Authority.
- Citing restrictions on player movement, the Palestinian Football Association pushed FIFA to sanction Israel, reporting that war in the Gaza Strip destroyed 80% of sports facilities and killed at least 565 players.
- Rajoub noted that Russia did not implement comparable visa restrictions when it hosted the 2018 World Cup, while his own wait for United States entry continues alongside other accredited guests.
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Head of Palestinian soccer group says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Palestinian president Jibril Rajoub was at the World Cup opening game, but he is not yet able to travel to the USA. He is waiting in Mexico City - and criticises the authorities sharply.
Palestinian Soccer Chief Cries Foul: Despairs Denial of U.S. Visa to Attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post Palestinian Soccer Chief Cries Foul: Despairs Denial of U.S. Visa to Attend World Cup appeared first on Breitbart.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right7Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
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