US visa curbs snarl travel for 2026 World Cup fans and officials
What's new: An Iraqi staff member and Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan were blocked or delayed as ticketed fans also struggled to get in.
The New York Times, NPR
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US bars Somali World Cup referee after Miami airport detention
What's new: US officials cited derogatory information and alleged ties to suspected terror members, ending Omar Artan's 2026 tournament role.
BBC News (World), NPR +2