U.S. Denies Entry to Somali World Cup Referee

A Somali football referee traveling for the World Cup was denied entry into the United States. The incident was reported by Audacy. The referee was headed to the U.S. for tournament duties. U.S. immigration officials cited unspecified reasons for the denial. The decision sparked concerns among the soccer community. Somali officials expressed disappointment over the treatment. No official comment was provided by U.S. authorities. The referee will need to arrange alternative travel to fulfill assignments.