U.S. denies entry to Somali World Cup referee, ending his tournament role

A Somali referee was slated to officiate at the upcoming World Cup. U.S. immigration officials denied him entry into the United States. The denial prevents him from participating in the tournament. The Boston Globe reported the visa refusal. The decision removes him from the pool of officials. It highlights challenges in visa processing for sports officials. No further details on the reasons for denial were provided. The incident occurs as the World Cup approaches.