Palestinian Football Official Denied U.S. Visa for 2026 World Cup, Attends Opening Match Anyway
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, was denied a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup but participated in the opening match in Mexico. He characterizes the visa denial as unjust and frames it as an abuse of power against global football participants. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last year that everyone would be welcome in Canada, Mexico, and the UnitedS
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, was denied a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to corroborated reports. Despite the denial, Rajoub attended the opening match of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico. Rajoub characterizes the visa denial as unjust and frames it as an abuse of power against global football participants. According to the New York Post, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last year that everyone would be welcome in Canada, Mexico, and the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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