After the US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead of the World Cup, Liz Kendall said the tournament "works best when it is inclusive, and they include talent" from everywhere

What Trump’s immigration policies mean for the World Cup, briefly explained.

The World Cup should be a joyful celebration of global soccer, but for many fans, the tournament is marred by the Trump administration’s abusive immigration policies.

The greed of an organisation blended with the greed of some elements of the nation is not a pretty sight

Players and fans denied visas, the spectre of ICE raids on stadiums, Pete Hegseth’s latest speech ... By the end of this contest, the nature of this US government will be even…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shamelessly aligned football's governing body with Donald Trump's administration and now the World Cup's legacy could be one of division and…

International outrage as Somali referee barred from entering US for 2026 World Cup. FIFA condemns US decision. Trump's racism criticized.

After the US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead of the World Cup, Liz Kendall said the tournament "works best when it is inclusive, and they include talent" from…

Donald Trump thought he’d miss out on the chance to stride the globe’s biggest sporting stage, lamenting in 2018, when the US won the right to co-host this year’s World Cup…

This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor…

Trump official says questioning of Omar Artan uncovered ‘derogatory information’ regarding the Somalian, who vows to be at next World Cup.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA number of people have endured US visa and…

Gianni Infantino broke his silence on the latest World Cup controversy as referee Omar Artan was denied entry while President Donald Trump is expected to snub USA's opening match…

The 2026 World Cup is already proving to be one of the most controversial tournaments yet - from water bottle rules and hiked-up ticket prices to President Donald Trump being…

It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here