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World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran
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World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran

France 24 · Jun 9, 2026, 1:02 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa demands refused, and Iran's football federation claims its ticket allocation was withdrawn days b

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