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Why thousands of Arab football fans may miss the 2026 World Cup

Summary by The New Arab
Waseem Al-Asouli spent months planning for the proudest moment in his country's footballing history. The 19-year-old software engineering student at the Hashemite University had watched Jordan reach its first-ever World Cup, and he wanted to be in the stands.  In January, he spent close to $2,000 on match tickets and on an appointment at the US embassy in Amman. The visa never came, however.  His application was rejected, and with it, the trip h…

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The New Arab broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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