Jun 12, 2026
US visa denials prevent the head of the Palestinian Football Association and Iranian football officials from attending 2026 World Cup
The heads of the Palestinian and Iranian football associations have been denied US visas to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran reporting 15 federation members blocked from entry. The denials come amid tightened US immigration rules and raise questions about FIFA's ability to guarantee access for all member federations.
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