The European Union imposed visa restrictions on Somalia on Thursday after determining insufficient cooperation on readmitting deportees, while President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud contested identity verification procedures and pledged to accept genuine nationals.
US rejects visas for Senegal fans, restricting their attendance at the 2026 World Cup.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his World Cup salary despite being denied US entry.
The US is denying visas to several international football officials and fans.
FIFA President Infantino calls for calm before the 2026 World Cup kickoff.
Iran's football federation lost access to its World Cup ticket quota, disrupting sales to fans.
World Cup referees can earn up to $100,000 with bonuses for officiating later stages.
England faces a Bukayo Saka injury worry ahead of the World Cup.
Ian Wright criticizes the US for denying entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fifa and Gianni Infantino face questions over scandalous treatment of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan.
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after US denies him entry despite a valid visa.
US deported Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
African fans were heavily affected by US migration restrictions for the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina fans who were denied US World Cup visas receive free televisions from Newsan conglomerate.
Six African referees will officiate at the World Cup after Somali pioneer Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry.
President Donald Trump plans to attend World Cup 2026 matches in the US.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urges people to "chill" amid World Cup visa and ticket issues.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will give a major press conference on the eve of the World Cup 2026 tournament.
US immigration policy restricts some World Cup participants and fans from entering the country.
Somalia criticizes the US for denying entry to World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan despite a valid visa.
The US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, removing him from the World Cup.
A Somali referee's World Cup dream is dashed after the US denies him entry despite having proper papers and a visa.
Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan is denied US entry due to vetting concerns.
US authorities denied Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry at Miami Airport.
Vozinha leads Cape Verde to a historic draw with Spain, sharing a personal story of sacrifice and perseverance.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied US entry.
The 2026 World Cup is the most geopolitically charged in history, with 48 teams and massive global viewership.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry for the World Cup due to alleged terrorist links.
Trump says the US is working to let the "right people" into the country for the World Cup amid visa issues.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns home to a hero's welcome after being denied US entry.
The Trump administration denied a Somali referee entry to the US due to alleged links to terror suspects.
Donald Trump suffered a humiliating 24 hours ahead of his 80th birthday.
Iran fans and an African referee are denied US entry due to strict border restrictions.
Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been withdrawn just days before the tournament.
A top Somalian referee is denied US entry due to vetting concerns, missing the World Cup.
FIFA removes five African referees from the World Cup.