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Why was Palestinian football chief denied US visa during FIFA World Cup 2026? Gianni Infantino responds to growing backlash
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has barely begun, yet controversy outside the stadiums is already drawing global attention. Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, remains stranded in Mexico City after failing to secure a visa to enter the United States for the tournament.
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africa.businessinsider.com
U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens
The White House has defended denying entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and several Iranian officials, as immigration restrictions emerge as a major controversy ahead of the 2026…
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iol.co.za
FIFA faces scrutiny as World Cup opens amid controversy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…
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businessday.ng
World Cup 2026: Infantino to face media scrutiny over ticket prices, U.S. visa policies - Businessday NG
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on Wednesday on the eve of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, as ticket prices and U.S. visa
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channelnewsasia.com
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was…
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al-monitor.com
Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of…
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independent.co.uk
Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US
The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition
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cryptobriefing.com
FIFA president Infantino comments on Somali referee's World Cup exclusion after US entry denial
FIFA President Infantino said FIFA tried to help Somali referee Omar Artan after US authorities denied him entry, ending his 2026 World Cup appointment.
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nytimes.com
Gianni Infantino has no regrets over U.S. as co-hosts, suggests people ‘chill’ over World Cup visa issues
Infantino spoke on a number of topics in Mexico City, where the World Cup opens on Thursday.
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thenationalnews.com
Fifa boss says fans 'should chill' over Somali referee's denied entry to US | The National
Gianni Infantino speaks on Iran, visas and ticket prices on eve of 2026 World Cup
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smh.com.au
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘chill’ after referee denied US entry over suspected terror links
Speaking on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, his first press conference in three years, Gianni Infantino says he has no regrets about hosting the World Cup in the US.
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africanews.com
FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row | Africanews
Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.
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aljazeera.com
‘Not kings of the world’: Infantino defends FIFA, US amid visa criticism
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
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jpost.com
US decides on visa policy, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says | The Jerusalem Post
Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a "sports organization" and would not intervene in helping the US determine approvals for entry into the country.
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malaymail.com
Infantino defends Fifa over Somali referee visa row, says football body cannot overrule govts
MEXICO CITY, June 11 — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer’s governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it...
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indy100.com
What has the FIFA president said after Somali World Cup referee was denied US entry?
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has responded to backlash after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Artan was refused entry at the border due to…
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hindustantimes.com
US visa troubles before FIFA World Cup? Here’s which players and officials were affected
Visa issues for players and officials ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the US have raised immigration concerns.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces backlash over ties to Trump as World Cup kicks off
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism over his close ties to President Trump as the 2026 World Cup begins, raising questions about
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arabnews.com
Head of Palestinian football not granted US visa to attend World Cup
RAMALLAH: 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…
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Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup
The United States has not given a visa to the head of the Palestinian Football Association even though FIFA typically invites the heads of each national federation to attend the…