Infantino Comments on Somali Referee Ban

The President of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, confirmed that the organization faces challenges in issuing visas and allowing foreign referees to enter the United States. This followed the denial of Somali referee Omar Artan’s entry as he prepared to participate in the 2026 World Cup. He explained that FIFA does not have the authority to impose decisions on governments, and that these matters are handled behind the scenes. Infantino described Artan’s denial as unfortunate and emphasized the importance of remaining calm. He also pointed out that the United States is among countries that enforce strict immigration procedures, and that such issues reflect the hosting challenges of the World Cup posed by governments.

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