U.S. Bars Entry of FIFA World Cup Referee From Somalia, Citing "Vetting Concerns"

What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee and is considered a hero to many in his country. Omar Artan, 34, was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament, bringing years of experience and hard work to soccer’s biggest …

Messi, Iran, The USMNT & Mbappé Vs. Haaland: 7 World Cup Group Games That Will Have The World Tuning In

The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the biggest yet. The 48-team tournament, comprising 104 games, kicks off Thursday and anticipation is growing. But, it has been a contentious build-up. Exorbitant ticket prices and transport costs and the U.S.’s denial of visas to fans, players, coaching staff and even match officials have generated bad blood and plenty of column inches. The latest controversy has seen one of …

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country.

FIFA selling ‘Super Shoutouts’ at World Cup stadiums for more than $100, drawing further criticism

Fans can pay more than a hundred dollars to see their name displayed on video boards during matches this summer.

SoFi Stadium workers union announces labor deal, averting strike during World Cup

The union representing 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium announced they reached a tentative agreement with Legends Hospitality Monday.

Goalmouth Scramble: What do Americans really think of the World Cup?

Michael Burgess in San Diego If you want to know what locals in the United States think of the Fifa World Cup, it really depends who you ask. After almost a...