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Iran trains in Mexico as US World Cup border troubles mount
Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival. Iran's national football team is training in Tijuana under tight security and logistical constraints, with less than a week before the squad is due to cross into the US for their opening World Cup...
Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee
Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away at the border, sending him back to Turkey, his transit country. Published On 10 Jun 2026
Mapping Every Flock License Plate Reader Near US World Cup Stadiums
Most US World Cup stadiums are surrounded by surveillance cameras. Want to know if you’re being watched on your way to a match? These maps will help you.
Somali referee dropped from World Cup after US visa denial
Somali referee dropped from World Cup: Omar Artan misses out on tournament after US visa denial Somalian referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after US denies 34-year-old a visa to work during tournament; Artan was voted best referee in Africa in 2025, and was set to become first Somali ever to referee at men's World Cup finals Tuesday 9 June 2026 00:05, UK Africa's top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed. Omar...
Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament
Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament Omar Artan, the first Somali picked to referee a World Cup, rose from Mogadishu’s pitches, only to be barred at the US border. Mogadishu, Somalia – Barely a few days had passed between the celebrations that greeted news of Somali referee Omar Artan’s journey to the World Cup—a milestone that inspired pride and optimism among Somali football fans—and the crushing realisation that he would not, in fact, be attending...
US face defining World Cup on home soil
US face defining World Cup on home soil LOS ANGELES, June 1 : The United States head into the World Cup facing perhaps higher stakes than any other team, with a deep run likely to accelerate the sport's growth in the country and an early exit from a favourable group threatening to stall years of progress. Put simply, it may be the most important World Cup in U.S. soccer history.
Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparations
Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparations Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US, a country they are currently at war with - Bookmark Iran is preparing for the World Cup under unprecedented circumstances, as the nation heads to the tournament while at war with the primary host country, a situation unique in the competition’s history. In exclusive interviews with The Associated Press during a team camp in Turkey, two members of Iran’s...
England fan who planned to sell home to fund US World Cup trip gets Hilton offer thanks to the Mirror
England fan who planned to sell home to fund US World Cup trip gets Hilton offer thanks to the Mirror EXCLUSIVE: 'World Cup Guy' Andy Milne received an offer he couldn't refuse: hotel accommodation before and after England's games during the tournament. England's No. 1 fan was inundated with offers of help from the US after the Mirror revealed his plan to sell his home to fund his World Cup trip. But Andy Milne, 63, then received an offer he couldn't refuse: hotel accommodation before and...
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. Iran’s World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, according to a White House official, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said late on Thursday the squad had still not...
Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup
Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup. Players filmed themselves dancing in the aisle of the plane and were cheered on the tarmac. Published On 3 Jun 2026