# Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

- Published: 2026-06-09T17:55:45Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:23:11Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyr6drdl79o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

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