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Ian Wright rips into FIFA and brands tournament 'World Cup of chaos'
- Ian Wright slammed FIFA and labeled this World Cup a 'World Cup of chaos' after a Somali referee was denied entry to the United States.
- FIFA said Omar Abdulkadir Artan cannot train or officiate at the World Cup due to visa denial by US authorities.
- Wright criticized rising ticket prices, travel costs, and venues as examples of how the tournament is becoming inaccessible.
- The former forward questioned whether the host nations are behaving properly for football’s showcase event.
- Wright expressed sympathy for American fans facing barriers to access the World Cup.
- Artan’s visa denial followed broader concerns about fans, players, and officials facing travel restrictions at the event.
- FIFA stated it is not involved in host country immigration processes for the World Cup.
- The article notes Wright issued the comments via an Instagram video following other build-up incidents.
- The World Cup 2026 is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The Mirror article frames Wright’s comments within ongoing coverage of ticketing and access concerns.
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