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Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup

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The Palestine Football Association's president Jibril Rajoub was denied entry to the United States for the 2026 World Cup. According to Al Jazeera, he remains in Mexico awaiting visa approval. The denial underscores broader geopolitical tensions amid the soccer world's preparations for the tournament.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/12/palestine-foot...

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