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U.S. Visa Denial Bars Palestinian FA Chief from World Cup

6/12/2026

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U.S. visa restrictions denied a visa to Jibril Rajoub of the Palestinian Football Association, preventing his travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
Rajoub called the denial unfair and said it violated football officials’ right to attend the tournament.
Gianni Infantino said FIFA cannot override U.S. government decisions on visa approvals.

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U.S. visa restrictions denied a visa to Jibril Rajoub of the Palestinian Football Association, preventing his travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
Rajoub called the denial unfair and said it violated football officials’ right to attend the tournament.
Gianni Infantino said FIFA cannot override U.S. government decisions on visa approvals.