'World Cup of chaos', says Ian Wright after referee denied US entry

Former England striker Ian Wright criticized the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling it a 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States despite possessing valid travel documents. Wright pointed to a pattern of similar incidents involving fans, players, officials, and journalists being denied entry. He also condemned the high costs of tickets, accommodation, and transportation, expressing sympathy for embarrassed American fans.