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South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
South Korea came back from a goal down to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday, subs...
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Mexico beats nine-man South Africa in FIFA World Cup opener
Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored in each half as co-host Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...
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Toronto mayor says Somali FIFA referee deemed inadmissible to U.S. would be welcome in the city
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says a Somali man who was set to referee at the World Cup but was deemed inadmissible for admission to the U.S. would be wel...
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WHO chief expresses solidarity with Somali referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday expressed support for Somali referee Omar Artan, after reports ...
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What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was name...
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'Chill, relax,' FIFA president says about Somalia referee's US entry denial
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged critics to "chill, relax" over travel and visa controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, defend...
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World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA ...
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Somali referee says his World Cup dream is dashed after U.S. denies entry
A referee from Somalia said on Tuesday that the biggest dream of his professional life had been shattered after the American authorities denied him pe...
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Somali federation says yet to be told why referee Omar Artan was denied US entry
The Somali Football Federation voiced deep regret on Tuesday after international referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate in the FIF...
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New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns
Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City days before the World Cup’s opening weekend....
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