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Abu Reda, Ahmed Ahmed and Infantino at the CAF General Assembly
Ahmed Ahmed, president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), will not be able to attend the meetings of the International Federation of FIFA in Miami.
FIFA will hold a meeting in Florida on March 14 and 15 to discuss several decisions, including the number of teams participating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Malagasy Ahmed Ahmed, also vice-president of FIFA, will not be able to attend the meeting after the United States refused to grant him a visa to enter his territory, according to a report from insideworldfootball.
According to the newspaper, citing African sources, the reason for the refusal to grant the visa is not known to the extent that it does not prevent the US electronic system from making Malagasy citizens travel to get a visa.
The newspaper said that this behavior is unusual with an official of this size attending an important meeting in the country. It is unclear whether Ahmed will be able to appeal the decision or whether the US government will intervene.
America will host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada with the participation of 48 teams after FIFA has decided to increase the number of elections.
The FIFA meeting in Miami will be a top priority in determining the number of teams participating in the 2022 World Cup, which could contribute to Kuwait and Oman.
The Associated Press reported that "someone who is familiar with the situation" said that FIFA wished to entrust Kuwait and Oman with some of the necessary tasks to contribute to the organization of the tournament. Qatar with the expected increase in the number of teams.
British Sky Sports turned to FIFA to comment on the Associated Press report on the role of Kuwait and Oman in organizing the tournament, but the International Federation said it would not comment on it .
"If we can persuade some of our neighbors in the Gulf region and those close to the country to organize some World Cup games, it will be a great advantage, not only for the region, but for the world," did he declare.
"Qatar is studying the decision to increase the number of teams and will make its decision before qualifying," said Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary general of the High Committee for Projects and Heritage in charge of the file. country.
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