Somali referee Omar Artan is denied US entry over security concerns, ruling him out of 2026 World Cup officiating duties
Omar Artan receives emotional homecoming in Mogadishu after World Cup exclusion, vowing to return stronger following US visa denial
Ian Wright condemns World Cup visa controversy after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry, calling the tournament chaotic and embarrassing
Ancelotti World Cup coaches pay list shows Brazil boss as highest earner ahead of Tuchel, Pochettino and Nagelsmann
Guillermo Ochoa is set to make history as the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cups after being named in Mexico’s squad
Emiliano Martínez has extended his perfect record in finals to seven wins, maintaining a flawless run in major club and international matches
Neymar has been named in Brazil’s provisional World Cup squad as Carlo Ancelotti prepares his final 26-man selection
FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers confirmed as DR Congo, Sweden and others complete the 48-team line-up after play-offs
VAR rule changes approved by IFAB will allow reviews of second yellow cards and corners at the World Cup to curb errors and time-wasting
Iraq World Cup play-off hopes surge as Graham Arnold says Iraq will “shock the world” in bid to reach first finals since 1986
