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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was named Africa’s best men’s referee last year, was welcomed by supporters upon arrival in Mogadishu, Somalia, after being denied entry to the U.S. and forced to fly back home.

After major renovations, Mexico City’s legendary stadium Estadio Azteca is hosting the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC News's George Solis has a closer look at this soccer icon.

Iran’s participation has been clouded by uncertainty since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes in late February, triggering a regional conflict.

Richards, who missed the 2022 World Cup because of a hamstring injury, tore two tendons in his left ankle a month ago but is healthy enough now to play.

A strike that had the potential to disrupt the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium has been averted, with United Here Local 11 and Legends Global, the stadium’s food-service operator, agreeing Tuesday to a tentative deal.

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored a penalty kick at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium in Argentina’s 3-0 over Iceland in the defending champions’ final World Cup warm-up match. Messi entered the game with about 20 minutes remaining and stepped up to the penalty spot just a few minutes later after Lautaro Martinez drew the foul.