Visa Hurdles Cast Shadow Over FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations
Somali referee Liban Abdulkadir recently returned to Mogadishu to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States, effectively ending his participation in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The incident, which occurred earlier this month, has ignited a global debate regarding the logistical and political challenges of hosting a tournament…