World Cup visa denials spark global outrage

A Somali referee barred from officiating. Moroccan fans turned away with tickets in hand. Iranian staff refused entry.

As visa refusals mount ahead of the 2026 World Cup, football journalist Tim Vickery criticizes FIFA's silence. #Heat #FIFA #WorldCup #SomaliReferee #Morocco

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