Agustín Lozano, president of the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), will be unable to attend the 2026 World Cup after the United States denied his visa application, according to local media reports. The U.S. government cited ongoing judicial cases as the basis for the travel restriction.
Why was Agustín Lozano denied a U.S. visa?
The visa denial is a direct result of legal proceedings involving the FMF president. According to reports from local media, U.S. authorities blocked the entry permit specifically due to these judicial cases, which prevents the federation official from entering the country.
How does this impact Mexico’s role in the 2026 World Cup?
As the head of the FMF, Lozano would typically serve as a primary liaison and representative for Mexico during the 2026 tournament. Because the event is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—with the majority of matches scheduled for U.S. soil—the visa restriction bars the president from attending official functions, organizational meetings, and matches held within the United States.
