Somali Referee Denied US Entry, Missed Historic World Cup Chance

An aspiring Somali football referee, on the verge of becoming the first from his nation to officiate at a World Cup, was denied entry into the United States. The incident occurred ahead of a key fixture in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he was scheduled to be part of the lineup of match officials. The denial leaves him unable to participate in the knockout stages, shattering his dream of making history for Somalia. The referee, whose full name has not been disclosed, had been selected by FIFA to...