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Omar Artan’s exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a personal setback. It exposes the limits of FIFA’s authority when national borders, immigration policy and global sport collide.
Anthony Gordon strengthened his case for a starting place as England completed their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando.
Omar Artan was on the verge of becoming the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before US authorities denied him entry. The decision has sparked international debate and ended a landmark moment for Somali football.
Senegal’s final World Cup warm-up ended in frustration as the Lions of Teranga were held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia and finished with 10 men after Nicolas Jackson’s late dismissal. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Senegal‘s final match before the…
Iran’s football federation says tickets allocated to its supporters for the country’s World Cup group-stage matches have been withdrawn less than a week before the tournament begins. The dispute adds to growing concerns over visas, access and participation ahead of…
Michael Olise underlined his growing importance to France’s World Cup ambitions with a hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, while Patrick Kelly’s goal ensured the visitors left Lille with plenty of encouragement despite defeat. LILLE, France — Michael…
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry to the United States just days before the start of the 2026 tournament, raising fresh questions about visa restrictions, sporting…
As the FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico, growing concerns over US visa restrictions, travel barriers and entry denials are casting a shadow over what FIFA has billed as the largest tournament in football history.…
ODENSE, Denmark, June 7 – Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, prompting the match to be abandoned. The 34-year-old appeared to clutch his…
Senegal enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of Africa’s strongest teams. Their rise offers lessons in talent development, diaspora recruitment and long-term planning, but it also exposes difficult questions about who truly benefits from African football success. When…
Ghana has unveiled a five-athlete para team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with officials expressing confidence the squad can compete for medals while advancing the profile of disability sport nationwide. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has unveiled a five-athlete…
The Ghana Federation of American Football and Ghana’s embassy in Washington, D.C., have launched a partnership aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while exploring youth development and sporting exchange opportunities. No…
A New Era at Anfield: Andoni Iraola Succeeds Arne Slot In a swift and decisive move following a season of upheaval, Liverpool Football Club officially appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on June 4, 2026. The 43-year-old Spaniard…
DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Spanish authorities cancelled a planned friendly against Chile over concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation. The decision highlights how public health…
A Historic Presence: Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a monumental shift in the landscape of international football. For the first time, the tournament has expanded to include 48 teams, a move that…
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan says Antoine Semenyo has become the face of Ghanaian football following a remarkable season at Manchester City. The endorsement comes as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where expectations are growing around…
Ghana was seconds away from handing Carlos Queiroz a winning start as Black Stars coach before Wales struck deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. While the late equaliser stung, the performance offered valuable encouragement ahead…
FIFA will introduce enhanced semi-automated offside technology at the 2026 World Cup, allowing assistant referees to receive near real-time alerts when players are clearly offside. The governing body says the changes should speed up decisions, improve player safety and reduce…
