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World Cup Referee Denied Entry to US
Somali referee, the first to officiate a World Cup match, was denied entry into the United States. The incident highlights ongoing issues with immigration policies.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
Al Jazeera
The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
2026-06-10 12:15 UTC
The Guardian
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2026-06-10 13:00 UTC