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Cape Verde Become Smallest Nation in World Cup History to Reach Knockout Stage
Addis Ababa, June 28, 2026 (FMC) — Cape Verde have made World Cup history by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, sealing a remarkable milestone that underscores one of the tournament’s most compelling underdog stories.
The island nation, making its first-ever appearance at the global football…
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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…
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…