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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
“We’re striking that balance between making sure that any bad actors that … try to come into the country under the guise of the World Cup will not get access to the United States,” says Andrew Giuliani.
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World Cup 2026: The analysts who called it twice have a new winner
Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.
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Success-starved China fans adopt ‘Card Master’ referee as World Cup rep
Ma Ning is the only Chinese match referee at the tournament, where he is making his second World Cup appearance, having debuted as a fourth official in Qatar in 2022.
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With no team on field, China fans pin hopes on World Cup referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
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Excitement in the US as football fans get ready for the World Cup
Fans and small businesses are ready to see the famous tournament play out on home turf.
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Trump immigration stance ‘clashes against reality of what is needed to stage a truly global event’
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States. Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen, Alexander Cooley, Claire…
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2026 World Cup participation conditional to US travel restrictions
Traditionally, international sports competitions are seen as a way of overlooking division and differences, and disregarding geopolitics tension – which is the reason why North Korea competes in the…
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What is an ICD, the device that saved footballer Christian Eriksen?
For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works.
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World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran
A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa…
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami International Airport on Saturday, would play no part in the World Cup.
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