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The true meaning behind the ‘Trumpification’ of the 2026 World Cup

2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts today. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel Delaney, on the ground in New York, delves into the details behind the immense scale…

The Independent UK · Jun 10

A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian football

The 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and romance. Diaspora plays a key role in building these teams. Indian origin players represent Qatar and Australia. India can learn from these successes, especially by tapping into its…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Desiré and Guéla Doué lead way at World Cup bursting with brotherly love

In today’s Football Daily: a World Cup stuffed full of siblings

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan receives warm welcome home after being denied entry to US

Andrew Giuliani, who is leading the White House task force for the FIFA World Cup, has said Artan was denied entry to the US for a "very good reason," without offering further details.

Euronews · Jun 10

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee, Omar Artan was denied entry. Protests are also anticipated in Mexico City with the potential to disrupt the games. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi showed good…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US

This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor for the Guardian’s The Long Wave

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to return

A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States.

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States has returned to Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

MOGADISHU - Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10

The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States throughout June and July – many sports fans have been looking back to 1994, the last time it was hosted in North America.

The Conversation · Jun 9