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Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

 Team IR Iran Airport Arrival - FIFA World Cup 2026 TIJUANA, MEXICO - JUNE 07: Members of the Iranian national soccer team including midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh (R) arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026 in Tijuana, Mexico. The team's World Cup participation has been complicated
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

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 FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference.

FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington.

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US says it is restricting visas of some Central American nationals over China ties

The statement from Rubio did not name any individuals or cite specific examples of actions over which they were being targeted.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 10, 2025.

Trump says Israel losing US congress support, Abbas: 'Israel wants to destroy all of Palestine '

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IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 28, 2025.

US temporarily stops most visa approvals for Palestinians - NYT

New US measures would prevent Palestinians from the West Bank and in the diaspora, from entering the US on several non-immigrant visas.

 A boy waves a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, December 2, 2023; illustrative.

US decision to revoke Palestinian visas contradicts int'l law, Mahmoud Abbas says

A source in the US State Department said that, in addition to Abbas, the US has denied visas to 80 other officials from the PA.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

The latest move would create new hurdles for international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

US charity says halt in visitor visas for Gazans will harm wounded kids

This follows the State Department halting all visas as it holds "a full and thorough" review following far Right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer claiming that Palestinian refugees were entering US.

A group welcomes wounded Palestinians arriving in Washington for medical treatment in a humanitarian mission organized by HEAL Palestine, August 9, 2025; illustrative.

France halts renewing work visas for El Al security personnel in Paris

According to the report, the decision was made by French authorities due to the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions between Israel and France. 

 EL AL flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025.

Gaza Palestinian family given lifeline by court to come to Britain

The Palestinian couple and their four children were given permission to enter the United Kingdom to join their relative, a British citizen, earlier this year.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Visa issue for US Evangelical groups resolved, says Ambassador Huckabee

“American Christians are among Israel’s strongest supporters, and the resolution of this issue among friends is a positive outcome,” Huckabee said.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.

Huckabee threatens reciprocal visa measures over Israel's restrictions on evangelical groups - N12

"It would be unfortunate if we were forced to publicly disclose that Israel is engaging in harassment and displaying a negative stance toward these groups."

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.