Jerusalem Post

breaking news

BREAKING NEWS

Report: Kuwait refuses to host World Cup, grant visas to Israelis

Kuwait also listed other reasons hosting would be problematic, including dealing with alcohol permits and allowing certain advertisements in Kuwaiti stadiums.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JANUARY 4, 2019 05:10

Updated: JANUARY 4, 2019 05:17

Kuwait rejected the opportunity to co-host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because the country did not want to comply with FIFA regulations, where it would have to allow all nationalities to enter the country, according to Israeli and Kuwaiti media.

“It is difficult to apply some of the major Fifa conditions in Kuwait, most notably allowing all nationalities ... to enter the country or to issue visas upon arrival. Fifa rules prohibit banning the entry of any nationality, whether they are members of the teams or fans,” KFA President Shaikh Ahmad Yussef said to Al Rai, a Kuwaiti daily newspaper.

Yussef was likely referring to Israel, as Israel and Qatar have no diplomatic relations.

Kuwait also listed other reasons hosting would be problematic, including dealing with alcohol permits and allowing certain advertisements in Kuwaiti stadiums.

Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be deputy defense secretary

12/23/2024 12:03 AM

Trump appoints Bo Hines to presidential council on digital assets

12/23/2024 12:00 AM

Panamanian president reaffirms sovereignty over Canal after threats

12/22/2024 10:31 PM

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area of Gaza

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 10:28 PM

Trump says it could be worth keeping TikTok in US for a little while

12/22/2024 09:29 PM

Court to publish name of NCO involved in PMO leaked document affair

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 09:12 PM

Mossad chief urges direct strike on Iran in response to Houthi attacks

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 08:21 PM

PIID summons IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi for interrogation

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 08:04 PM

IDF reservist seriously wounded in combat in Gaza

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 07:50 PM

Law banning teachers in Israel who got degrees from PA to be voted on

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 05:56 PM

Ukraine says Russian forces executed five POWs

12/22/2024 03:45 PM

Katz warns Hezbollah over ceasefire violations

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 12:43 PM

Security cabinet to meet in North on Sunday

By AMICHAI STEIN

12/22/2024 12:41 PM

Four killed in helicopter crash at Turkish hospital

12/22/2024 11:22 AM

Border Police officers arrest 413 illegal residents in Israel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/22/2024 11:16 AM