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US denies entry to Somali World Cup referee

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List of everyone denied entry to the U.S. ahead of the World Cup so far

The 2026 World Cup kicked off this week, hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico—but tightened U.S. immigration rules under President Donald Trump have already kept some team officials, staff and suppor...

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US denies entry to Somali World Cup referee due to security threat

Not this time for Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan

Mexico shown controversial late red card

Mexico shown controversial late red card.

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Europe Offers Somali World Cup Referee Blocked by U.S. a New Stage

DHS Cites Criminal Links In Banned Somali Referee Case

Iran, Mexico and World Cup

Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied

After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.

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Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran football team heads to Mexico amid US visa dispute

FIFA: Trump Pal Infantino's World Cup Horror Begins As Empty Seats Expose Ticket Pricing Backlash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been hit by controversy after visible empty seats appeared across stadiums on opening day, despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino repeatedly touting 'record demand' for ti...

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Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues

"Just Chill & Relax": FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino On World Cup Visa Row

FIFA World Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino defends surging World Cup ticket prices ahead of kickoff

The entry-level price for group-stage matches was set at $140 by FIFA.

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World Cup 2026 live: Mexico face protests before opener after Gianni Infantino’s shambolic press conference

2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran threatens to halt games if unauthorised flags or slogans raised

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It’s not a ‘green box’. But the BBC’s World Cup studio has sparked a curious row

The British broadcaster is under fire for not sending its staff to the U.S., Canada and Mexico - but is that fair?

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2026 World Cup referees: Full list of officials

FIFA has named 52 referees, 88 assistants and 30 video assistant referees to oversee the showpiece tournament.