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Strict New Rules Help 2026 World Cup Matches Flow Better

FIFA’s updated refereeing guidelines are ensuring smoother matches at the 2026 World Cup, with six straight red cards issued including a surprising dismissal for Miguel Almirón for covering his mouth.

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World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Referees Win Praise for ‘Sensible’ Approach to Physical Play

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

A football writer has praised match officials at the World Cup 2026 qualifiers for taking a practical approach to tackles, noting a welcome contrast with stricter domestic leagues like the Scottish Premiership.

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FIFA Clears Australian Referee Shaun Evans Over Controversial Hand Gesture Allegations

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

FIFA has cleared Australian referee Shaun Evans after investigating claims he made a controversial hand gesture during a World Cup 2026 qualifier. The governing body found no evidence of ethical misconduct.

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Somali World Cup Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Somali referee Omar Artan, named Africa’s best official in 2025, was denied entry to the United States due to alleged associations with terror suspects, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup finals.

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Somali Referee Artan Blocked From World Cup After US Visa Refusal

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Somalia’s top referee Omar Artan will miss the 2026 World Cup after US officials denied him entry at Miami airport, preventing him from making history as his nation’s first official at the tournament.

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Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from World Cup After US Entry Denial

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Omar Artan will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after US border officers denied him entry at Miami Airport, ending his dream of becoming the first Somali referee at the finals.