World Cup 2026: El Niño, extreme weather and the future - Q&A with climate scientist Dr Ella Gilbert How will the weather conditions at this summer's World Cup compare to those from the last time the USA held the tournament in 1994? What does the future of the World Cup look like?
World Cup referee Omar Artan denied US entry over alleged links to terror organizations Omar Artan, Africa's top FIFA referee who was selected to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States over alleged terrorism concerns Omar Artan was refused entry to the United States to work as a referee at the World Cup due to alleged links to terrorism, the Trump administration has said. Artan is widely considered to be Africa's finest referee, but was removed from...
Ahead of leading England into the T20 World Cup as head coach this summer, BBC Sport looks back at when Charlotte Edwards appeared on Blue Peter as a 17-year-old, heading into her first World Cup in India in 1997.
Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to officiate in 2030 - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States. Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup, had been included on FIFA’s final list for the tournament and was recognized as...
