North-Africa
Morocco Carries Africa’s Hopes at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Morocco — the African nation that made history as the continent’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022 — are set to meet the winner of France and Paraguay in Boston on…
Fifa
North-Africa
African Teams Experience Comebacks and Setbacks in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
This past weekend, several African teams made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, showcasing a mix…
Somalia
Netherlands thrashed Sweden to lead Group F at FIFA World Cup
Sunday June 21, 2026 Cody Gakpo (front R) of the Netherlands fires on goal during the group F match between…
World
FIFA faces criticism as Infantino racks up air miles at World Cup
As the World Cup roars across North America, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made himself nearly as visible as the…
Sports
FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Dale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentMonday June 15, 2026 Somali referee Omar Artan will still be paid in full for the World…
Somalia
Canada draws with Bosnia and Herzegovina for first FIFA World Cup point
Saturday June 13, 2026 Jovo Lukic (C) of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates after scoring during the group B match between…
Somalia
Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup
Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to…
Central-Africa
Mexico defeats nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener
Friday June 12, 2026 Raul Jimenez (up C) and Jesus Gallardo (up L) of Mexico vie for a header during…
Somalia
Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar Artan
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday voiced strong regret after the United States refused…
Somalia
Toronto mayor says Somali FIFA referee inadmissible to U.S. is welcome in city
By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia…
Somalia
FIFA Chief Says Somali Referee’s U.S. Entry Denial Is ‘Unfortunate’ but Outside FIFA’s Authority
MOGADISHU, Somalia – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday described the reported denial of entry to the United States for…
