Al Jazeera · 12 Jun 2026
Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
Jibril Rajoub is in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026. The head of the Palestinian Football Association says he is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States to attend the FIFA World Cup with other federation heads. Jibril Rajoub attended the opening match
AI Translated Summary:
Jibril Rajoub, the head of the Palestinian Football Association, is currently in Mexico City awaiting a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His inability to secure a visa highlights ongoing political tensions affecting international sports participation.
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