FIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials

Al Jazeera Jun 11, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 6 views

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FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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