Referee denied US entry: World Cup security in question
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A referee for the upcoming World Cup has been denied entry to the United States, raising concerns about the tournament’s security and organization. Omar Artan, a match official, was turned away at the border, and there are growing worries that other staff and supporters may face similar problems. The incident suggests that FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, may have lost control over key aspects of its own World Cup.