Former England striker Ian Wright has criticised the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a “World Cup of chaos

The World Cup begins in a matter of days, yet one World Cup referee has just been informed they will not be allowed to enter the United States of America

Somali referee Omar Artan will miss the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. FIFA confirmed his exclusion from the tournament.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been barred from officiating at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being denied entry into the U.S.

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The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

Ex-England star and pundit Wright cut a forlorn figure in an Instagram video two days before the tournament starts

“It has to be said, is this how the hosts behave really?” asked the former England and Arsenal player.

“It has to be said, is this how the hosts behave really?” asked the former England and Arsenal player.

Former England striker Ian Wright has criticised the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a “World Cup of chaos

EXCLUSIVE: With Somalia referee Omar Artan banned from the United States, ex-players have said it's a "World Cup of chaos" and "Martin Luther King would be turning in his grave"

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