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Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut June 8 : The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match. A FIFA spokesperson said on Monday that Artan will not be able to train and officiate at the World Cup - which kicks off on Thursday - after he was not allowed to enter the United States.

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut June 8 : The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match. A FIFA spokesperson said on Monday that Artan will not be able to train and officiate at the World Cup - which kicks off on Thursday - after he was not allowed to enter the United States.

US soccer star's 'sick' goal lifts team's spirits in loss to Germany ahead of World Cup

The U.S. men’s national team may not have won their friendly World Cup tune-up against Germany on Saturday but Antonee Robinson provided a goal that will definitely get any American fan hyped for what’s potentially to come. The U.S. trailed 1-0 as the match entered the 37th minute. A corner kick was deflected off a German defender’s head and outside of the box where Robinson was waiting for a rocket shot on goal.

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'wrong'

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'wrong' MOGADISHU, June 10 : Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday criticised a decision to bar him entry to the United States for the World Cup, saying that what had happened to him was "wrong". Artan, Africa's referee of the year in 2025, had been set to become the first Somali to officiate at soccer's global showpiece, but was turned back by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over the weekend....

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'unfortunate'

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate' (CORRECTS headline, first and fourth paragraphs to clarify that Artan said what happened was 'fate') By Faisal Ali MOGADISHU, June 10 : Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday said the decision to bar him entry to the United States for the World Cup was "fate" and urged his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it. Artan, Africa's referee of the year in 2025, had been set to become the first Somali...

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate'

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate' (CORRECTS headline, first and fourth paragraphs to clarify that Artan said what happened was 'fate') By Faisal Ali MOGADISHU, June 10 : Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday said the decision to bar him entry to the United States for the World Cup was "fate" and urged his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it. Artan, Africa's referee of the year in 2025, had been set to become the first Somali...

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Nelly Korda rocks USA soccer jersey on course at US Women's Open, delivers patriotic message

Nelly Korda is feeling awfully patriotic ahead of this week's U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club. Korda, the No. 1 player in the world, arrived on property on Wednesday wearing a U.S. men's soccer jersey, and actually wore it for the entirety of her practice round. With the 2026 World Cup getting underway across North America later this month and it being the U.S. Women's Open, it was certainly a great opportunity for the 27-year-old to wear the nontraditional shirt out on the course.

Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate'

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 - Bookmark FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States, the national soccer federation claimed Tuesday. Each federation for the 48 teams taking part is entitled to receive and distribute 8% of stadium...