Somali Referee Removed from World Cup After US Entry Denial

A Somali football referee was scheduled to work at the upcoming World Cup. The referee was denied entry when attempting to travel to the United States. The denial of entry led officials to remove the referee from the tournament roster. The decision was reported by RFI. The removal means the referee will not officiate any World Cup matches. The incident highlights travel and visa challenges for officials. Organizers will need to find a replacement for the vacant officiating slot. The situation may affect future staffing and entry procedures for international events.