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 Cup, despite…
Topic
world
Somalia
Deportation of Omar Artan spotlights U.S. passport barriers for some Americans
By: Jafar Yussuf Sunday June 14, 2026 The World Cup sells itself on a grand, almost sacred idea: a single arena where talent,…
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 Canada and…
Sports
USA rout Paraguay in World Cup opener as co-hosts win
Jeff Rueter at Los Angeles StadiumSaturday June 13, 2026 With the Forum standing across the parking lot as a reminder of Los…
North-Africa
Critics of Qatar 2022 Face Questions Over Trump World Cup Racism
By: Jeremy CorbynSaturday June 13, 2026 Omar Artan’s journey home on Wednesday, after being turned away at Miami international airport, marked a…
World
Soaring Prices Overshadow Record-Breaking World Cup
“I tell you, it will go well. It will be a super event. That’s what they’re good at, the Americans. They know…
Somalia
Palestinian Football Chief Denied US Entry Ahead of World Cup
Ramallah: The man who leads Palestinian football is still stuck in Mexico City, awaiting entry to the United States as World Cup…
Southern-Africa
World Cup defeat leaves Bafana Bafana with work still to do
South Africa’s World Cup journey began under the bright lights of the Estadio Azteca with an early setback, as Bafana Bafana slipped…
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 a hero’s…
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 the match.…
Central-Africa
South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup opener
Friday June 12, 2026 Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A – South Korea v Czech Republic – Estadio…
