FIFA responds to U.S. denial of World Cup referee entry: it does not handle host-country visas

Jun 9, 08:23 AM

After the United States denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulqadir Altan, FIFA said it does not take part in host-country visa approval processes. Relevant authorities said Altan’s entry status will not change for now.

FIFA has responded to the U.S. decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulqadir Altan, saying it does not participate in host-country visa approvals. Relevant authorities added that Altan’s current entry status will remain unchanged.

FIFA responds to U.S. denial of World Cup referee entry: it does not handle host-country visas

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