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A top referee selected to work the 2026 World Cup was barred from entering the United States despite having a valid travel visa, according to The Guardian. Omar Artan, a Somali official chosen by FIFA for this summer’s tournament,

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City.

All South African World Cup players have received their visas after a day-long debacle grounded the team in Johannesburg.