A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home.

The referee, Omar Artan, was turned away by immigration officials in Miami, but the governing body for soccer in Europe said he would officiate a high-profile club match in September. By Tariq Panja ...

When the second round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, one of the biggest talking points won't be wearing the colors of either team. American referee Tori Penso (born Mary ...

Turkey and the United States are wrapping up their Group D campaigns at the World Cup, and FIFA has appointed Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal to oversee the match. While the USA has already secured ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Women referees have made significant strides in the men's FIFA World Cup, officiating ...

PORT ANGELES — An in-person clinic to train new certified youth soccer referees will be held at the Agnew Soccer Fields, 1240 N. Barr Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday. Prior to registering for the field ...