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.…
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…
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…
Vancouver, Canada — 29 April 2026 | Players who cover their mouths during on-field confrontations could be sent off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under new rules approved by football’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The…
