Head of Palestinian soccer says US hasn’t granted him visa to attend World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Palestinian soccer official Jibril Rajoub is denied a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions and visa restrictions affecting international delegates.

• Head of Palestinian Football Association Jibril Rajoub is denied US visa to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup
• FIFA invites soccer association heads globally to the event but US denies visas to some delegates
• US implemented new restrictions on Palestinian passport holders including PA employees
• Rajoub criticized Israel for allowing West Bank settlement teams in national league and called for FIFA sanctions against Israel
• US did not implement similar visa restrictions when Russia hosted 2018 World Cup