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Somalian referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after US denies 34-year-old a visa to work during tournament; Artan was voted best referee in Africa in 2025, and was set to become first Somali to ...

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio made World Cup history by handing out 3 red cards during Mexico’s 2-0 opening win over South Africa. The opening Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at the ...

Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1. The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway later today, when host nation Mexico takes on South Africa in the opening ...

During the 2026 World Cup, FIFA will deploy referee body cameras for all 104 games of the tournament. A small, high-definition stabilized camera that is attached to the referee's headset, this new ...

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Somalia is not competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport Wednesday, you’d think the country had won the trophy. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get ...

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When you tune in to the 2026 World Cup, you’ll get a peek at something you probably haven’t seen before: an up-close live feed at what’s happening on the field from the referee’s perspective.

Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was scheduled to work the World Cup and was denied entry into the United States, was not allowed in due to "association with ...

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game. By Hussein Mohamed Reporting from Mogadishu, Somalia A Somali soccer ...