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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches
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Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup
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How Americans Might Watch Soccer Differently After 2026

How Americans Might Watch Soccer Differently After 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is poised to permanently alter how Americans engage with the world's game.
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Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States

Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup
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There’s a new threat to the World Cup. FIFA might not be ready.

There’s a new threat to the World Cup. FIFA might not be ready.

The world’s biggest sporting event has been heating up
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Why the 2026 World Cup Will Have More Matches Than Any Before

Why the 2026 World Cup Will Have More Matches Than Any Before

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches. Here’s a breakdown of the new format and the reasons behind the change.
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Soccer-More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on

Soccer-More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on

By Mark Gleeson June 9 (Reuters) - In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down.
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Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
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FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Schedule with Opening Match in Mexico City

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Schedule with Opening Match in Mexico City

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Schedule with Opening Match in Mexico City