Africa: AU Backs Record 10 Teams At 2026 World Cup As Somalia Protests Referee Visa Denial
11 Jun 2026, 11:57 GMT
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110335.html
[Reporter] The African Union on Thursday threw its support behind the 10 African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia protested a US decision to deny entry to one of the continent's most prominent football referees.