Visa issues affect World Cup officials and teams in the US
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Somalian referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the US, raising concerns about visa issues impacting the World Cup. Iran is also facing potential difficulties ahead of their matches. These challenges underscore the broader implications of travel restrictions on the tournament as it approaches.
- •Omar Artan was refused entry to the US due to visa issues.
- •Iran anticipates having difficulties with travel for their matches.
- •The World Cup is facing significant visa-related challenges.
"Sky Sports' takes a look at the visa issues that have rocked the World Cup after Somalian referee Omar Artan was refused entry into the US and Iran face the prospect of having difficulties ahead of their matches.
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