Sport
500-Year-Old World’s Oldest Football Travels to U.S. as Scotland Celebrates World Cup Return
Addis Ababa, June 19, 2026 (FMC) – The world's oldest surviving football has travelled from Scotland to the United States for a special exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating Scotland's return to football's biggest tournament after a 28-year absence, international media reported.
Dating back to around 1540, the nearly…
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FIFA to Pay Full World Cup Fee to Somali Referee Barred from U.S. Entry
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2026 (FMC) – FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan his full tournament fee despite his exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after U.S. authorities denied him entry into the country, according to Reuters.…
UEFA Assigns Somali Referee Omar Artan to Super Cup After Recent World Cup Snub
Addis Ababa, June 11, 2026 (FMC) – UEFA has assigned Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final, marking a significant career milestone following his recent exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World…
AU Commission Backs Africa’s 10 World Cup Representatives, Hails Record Continental Presence
Addis Ababa, June 10, 2026 (FMC) — The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended his best wishes to the ten African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their record…
Historic World Cup Debut in Jeopardy as Somali Referee Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 (FMC) — Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan's historic FIFA World Cup debut has been thrown into uncertainty after he was reportedly denied entry into the United States just days before the start of…
Denmark Confirm Midfielder Christian Eriksen Stable After On-Pitch Incident Against Ukraine
Addis Ababa, June 7, 2026 (FMC) — Denmark have confirmed that midfielder Christian Eriksen is stable after a medical incident during an international friendly against Ukraine national football team on Sunday, in a match that was later…
Iran National Team Arrives in Mexico Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Addis Ababa, June 7, 2026 (FMC) — Iran's national football team has arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after relocating its tournament base from the United States due to visa complications affecting members of its…