FIFA World Cup 2026 - Sport and Geopolitics
Mapping the World Essentials · Season 5 · Episode 92
Despite meeting all U.S. entry requirements, World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry and returned to Somalia, a country previously described by the U.S. president as a terrorist haven. The 2026 World Cup is already unlike any other, as the celebration of sport cannot escape major geopolitical tensions.
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Season
5
Episode
92
Air Date
11/Jun/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
4 min
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Despite meeting all U.S. entry requirements, World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry and returned to Somalia, a country previously described by the U.S. president as a terrorist haven. The 2026 World Cup is already unlike any other, as the celebration of sport cannot escape major geopolitical tensions.
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