Ivory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip to Toronto to face Germany.

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.

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…

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.

The White House has defended denying entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and several Iranian officials, as immigration restrictions emerge as a major controversy ahead of the 2026…

Some World Cup players and team staff are being questioned or outright barred from entering the United States, angering their fans and heightening concerns about how immigration…

Gianni Infantino speaks on Iran, visas and ticket prices on eve of 2026 World Cup

The United States government has denied visas to several Ivory Coast-based football supporters who planned to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing many of them to abandon their…

Instead of being a celeberation of soccer, this summer's World Cup has become a geopolitical battlefield upon which contests for power and influence are being played out.

Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.

Ivory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip to Toronto to face Germany.

The US has denied visas to Ivory Coast supporters planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing many fans to cancel their travel plans.

"This situation hurts us deeply because it prevents us from fulfilling our sacred duty, which is to support our team."

Visa issues for players and officials ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the US have raised immigration concerns.

ABIDJAN, June 11 — Ivory Coast home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national supporters’ committee told AFP on Thursday.The run-up...