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Somali referee barred from US entry ahead of 2026 World Cup

Published 8 June 2026

A Somali referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport this past weekend and sent back to Istanbul, just days before the tournament begins.

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