Referee's World Cup Dream Crushed by US Visa Rejection

FIFA has confirmed that Africa's top referee, a Somali official, will not officiate at the upcoming World Cup due to a denied US visa. The decision leaves the tournament without one of its most respected match officials, who was expected to take charge of key group stage fixtures. The referee, who had been preparing for months, was removed from the final lineup after US authorities refused entry. This setback raises questions about how visa policies impact international football events. With the...