Why a Somali World Cup referee was barred from the United States | The Global Story

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The 2026 World Cup kicked off last night in Mexico, after a series of controversies in the lead up, including over visas for foreign teams, fans, media and officials hoping to go to the host countries: US, Canada and Mexico. The latest scandal involves Fifa dropping Somali referee Omar Artan, after the US refused him entry. Fifa‘s president Gianni Infantino said “we don't control everything”, and asked critics to "chill". US Customs and Borders protection said in a statement that “derogatory