Palestinian FA chief says U.S. has not issued his World Cup visa
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, said on Friday that he still has not received a U.S. entry visa ahead of the 2026 World Cup, despite his claim that FIFA had formally approved his participation. The report was published on June 12, 2026, and comes as the United States is one of the tournament hosts.
In an interview with Anadolu, Rajoub argued that visas for World Cup participants are a right, not a goodwill gesture, and said host countries must comply with FIFA regulations. He said the tournament is a global event and “is not only the property of the United States.”
Rajoub added that denying him a visa reflects disrespect toward FIFA and toward sport’s message, which he said should unite peoples. He also said he is not the only sports official facing this problem, claiming that other senior figures from different countries are dealing with the same issue.
The article does not say whether the visa will be granted later, only that Rajoub is still waiting for an answer as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
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