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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Caf - The Untold Story

‘Respect’—UEFA Creates History for World Cup Referee Turned Away at U.S. Border

Omar Artan will still get a chance to write his page in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

Omar Artan to referee Super Cup after World Cup visa snub

Somali referee was due to work World Cup but was denied entrance to United States

Evening Standard

Somali referee banned by US from World Cup to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was picked on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

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World Cup Group L Odds: England vs Croatia Predictions

England are heavy favorites to win World Cup 2026 Group L, but Croatia at +340 offer the only real upset value. Full odds breakdown inside.

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Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

The Economic Times

Morocco 2026 World Cup Odds - Top Predictions & Best Bets

Morocco World Cup 2026 odds, predictions and best bets. Explore outright prices, expert analysis and value picks for the Atlas Lions as they look to build on their historic 2022 semifinal run.

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Mexico vs South Africa Picks, Betting Odds, and Predictions - WC 2026

Mexico host South Africa in Group A of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca on June 11, kicking off at 1:00 PM local time (UTC-6). The hosts enter as heavy favorites on home soil, while South Africa return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010. Mexico…

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‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

Sports Illustrated

World Giving Report reveals factors that increase generosity to good causes

LONDON, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) reveals how people give to good causes in countries around the world and what influences people to be generous. As the leading global study on generosity and civil society, CAF's World Giving Report uses insights from…

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Gastops FluidSIGHT™ Awarded IDEaS Test Drives Contract Under Canada's All Systems Go! Challenge

OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastops, a Canadian leader in intelligent condition monitoring and maintenance solutions, today announced it has been awarded a contract for FluidSIGHT™ under Canada's Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program as a Test Drives participant in the All Systems Go! challenge. Test…

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Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

The Conversation

Former stars debate Africa’s World Cup chances

JOHANNESBURG - Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.

Bangkok Post

Véron Mosengo-Omba accused of bullying and intimidating Caf committee members

Véron Mosengo-Omba is at the centre of allegations of bullying and intimidation by members of the Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee

The Guardian - UK

Microvast Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Microvast (NASDAQ:MVST) reported a sharp year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026, while management said the drop reflected temporary timing and market challenges rather than a change in the company’s long-term growth strategy. The battery technology company posted first-quarter

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World Cup 2026: Every team to have qualified

Looking for every team to have qualified for World Cup 2026? The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams and we now know who's made the grade.

The Guardian - UK

Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Conversation

Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one

On April 9, 1917, my great-grandfather, A. Harold Carter, was a 16-year-old underage Canadian Expeditionary Force soldier from the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 8th Brigade, 3rd Division.

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FIFA Reveals Full List of Referees for 2026 World Cup

All six confederations will send match officials to the 48-team tournament.

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Moroccan court upholds terms for Senegalese jailed after Cup of Nations final

Appeal court judges in Morocco have dismissed a bid to increase the punishments for 18 Senegal supporters who were jailed and fined for hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January.

The Conversation

Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

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Best XI of Players Not Going to FIFA 2026 World Cup

There are some sensational talents not competing in North America this summer.

The Guardian - UK

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Radio France Internationale

African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January’s Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal do not happen again.

Evening Standard

Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title

Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling

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