Infantino says people should 'chill' over Somali referee being denied US entry for World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.
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Referee Artan gets hero's welcome in Somalia after being denied US entry and World Cup dream
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the US for the World Cup, describing the decision as a matter of "fate" and urgin…
300kg of Norwegian fish is to make all the difference for Haaland in the "Group of Death"
A sizeable shipment of traditional food is supposed to make all the difference for the Norwegian squad in their final preparations for the World Cup.
Eagle of Norrköping: Swedish second-tier player taking on his country of birth
When the Sweden squad line up for the national anthems in Monterrey for their opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Tunisia, facing them will be a player who not only plays in Sweden's league s…
Footballing Soul: The Netherlands' National Trauma and France's Quest for Immortality
While one football powerhouse is chasing absolute historical immortality, the other is desperately trying to shake off the trauma of unfinished business. The final episode of our unique Football Spir…
EXCLUSIVE: Keith Hackett discusses World Cup pressure and referees as 'event managers'
With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett…
England's Bukayo Saka still recuperating from Achilles problem ahead of World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel said.
Five things that could be crucial as Mexico take on South Africa in World Cup opener
Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 World Cup in front of what is expected to be a record television audience at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.
Egypt Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy Confident Ahead of 'Huge' World Cup Opener Against Belgium
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has predicted the North Africans will face a tough test when they come up against Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15th.
Exclusive Bob Bradley on Pulisic Pochettino and Why the USA Can Go Deep at the World Cup
Bob Bradley has seen football in the USA from almost every angle. As the man who led the national team to the top of their 2010 World Cup group, he remains one of the most authoritative voices on wha…