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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Se instalan parches de césped para usarse como parte del campo del SoFi Stadium, antes del torneo de fútbol de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, en Inglewood, California. 13 de mayo de 2026.

Cover image: Se instalan parches de césped para usarse como parte del campo del SoFi Stadium, antes del torneo de fútbol de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, en Inglewood, California. 13 de mayo de 2026. REUTERS – Caroline Brehman

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World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran

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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competitions have also seen their visa demands refused, and Iran’s football federation claims its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before kickoff. FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley looks at the impact of the US’s travel restrictions and war in Iran on the competition.

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