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US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry

Somali referee denied entry to US for 2026 World Cup over ‘vetting concerns’

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not take part in this summer’s World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States, FIFA confirmed on Monday.

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Not this time for Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan

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What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US

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Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August

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Ranking all seven fights at the UFC White House event

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Omar Artan to referee Super Cup after World Cup visa snub

World Cup co-host Canada trails Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches

(CNN) — The 2026 World Cup is almost here in all its glory and that means non-stop action for fans to watch during a newly expanded tournament.

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How to Watch the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Match for Free

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Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction, odds, picks for World Cup match

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The US and Canada open their World Cup campaigns as the 2026 tournament revs up

The USA takes on Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles in their opening game

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Here’s the latest news on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup

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2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch Today, Who is Performing, Start Times

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World Cup 2026: How to watch Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina for free

Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in the World Cup in shocking fashion: victory over Italy in penalty kicks.

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How to watch 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in US and Canada

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2026 World Cup June 12 schedule: Soccer games today

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It’s beginning to look a lot like World Cup season

Happy World Cup Eve all! We’re just one day away from action getting underway.

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World Cup Will Be ‘Make or Break’ for Alcohol Industry, CNN Says

In an article published Monday, CNN framed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a potential “make or break” moment for the alcohol industry, which is grappling with slowing consumption and shifting drinking habits in key markets.

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Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

It may be cliché, but it doesn’t make it untrue – there’s nothing quite like the World Cup. As is true for over a billion fans around the world, my life has been punctuated every four years by the tournament. It evokes memories of pure elation and ...

Andrea Bocelli to perform World Cup anthem at opening ceremony

Maestro Andrea Bocelli joins The Lead.