Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub is awaiting a US visa in Mexico City to attend the FIFA World Cup after being denied entry. Rajoub criticised the restrictions as unfair, while FIFA said it is trying to resolve visa issues affecting several delegates but cannot override US government decisions. He also highlighted longstanding disputes involving Israel and Palestinian football.
Ramallah (West Bank): 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.
Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. But he is among several people accredited to attend the World Cup who have been denied visas or have yet to receive them from the United States.
“I don't believe that it's fair to use or to abuse and deny the right of all footballers all over the world to attend,” the veteran Palestinian political figure said in an interview with The Associated Press.
The Palestinian team did not qualify for the World Cup, but FIFA typically invites the heads of football associations from around the world to the event every four years, which it frames as a celebration of global unity.
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