The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup has defended the decision to deny entry visas to a Somali referee and some members of Iran’s football delegation, citing security concerns. Speaking at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, Executive Director of the task force, Andrew Giuliani, said no players or…
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States, despite reportedly holding a valid visa, according to Somali sports officials. Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was set to become the first Somali referee in history to officiate at football’s biggest tournament….
Brazilian forward Neymar is a major doubt for Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a calf injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for up to three weeks. According to Brazil’s national team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, the 34-year-old Santos star has been diagnosed with a grade-two muscle injury confirmed…
Italy national football team will miss a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 4–1 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in their qualification play-off final. The match, played in Bilino Polje Stadium, saw Italy take an early lead through Moise Kean, before being reduced to 10 men following the sending off of Alessandro Bastoni just before…
