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FIFA World Cup 2026™

Attending FIFA World Cup 2026™

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Joel Ehrendreich
Ambassador
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Shankar Rao
Deputy Chief of Mission
Joel Ehrendreich
Ambassador
Joel Ehrendreich is a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, Department of State. He was appointed as Ambassador to the Republic of Palau in August 2023.
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Shankar Rao
Deputy Chief of Mission
Shankar Rao assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Mission to Palau in August 2024.
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Joel Ehrendreich
Ambassador
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Shankar Rao
Deputy Chief of Mission
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Locations & Information

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POLICY AND HISTORY

Policy

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History

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History
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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
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