Michael Olise Scores His First International Hat-Trick in Win Over Northern Ireland

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Michael Olise Scores His First International Hat-Trick in Win Over Northern Ireland

Olise scored a hat-trick to help France win 3-1 in their final warm-up match before heading to the USA. This was manager Didier Deschamps' final home game after 14 years in charge, during which he won the 2018 World Cup and finished runner-up in 2022. France starts its campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16.


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Timber had been out since mid-March with a groin problem, but featured in the second half of the Champions League final on May 30. The Royal Dutch Football Association(KNVB) confirmed on Monday that Timber "had not recovered sufficiently" to take part in the World Cup. Lutsharel Geertruida is his replacement. The Netherlands open their campaign against Japan on June 14.

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Andrew Giuliani Doubles Down on Decision to Deny Entry to Somali Referee Omar Artan

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Artan was set to be the first Somali referee at the World Cup finals, but was dropped as Somalia is on President Donald Trump's travel ban. "I can tell you it was the right decision by customs and border patrol, and I support that decision," said Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup.

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Artan has been denied entry despite a valid visa and won't officiate at the tournament as Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump. "FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes. A host government ultimately determines who is admitted into their country," FIFA's statement read. Artan was the African referee of the year in 2025.

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Mayor Mamdani Blasts US Visa Denials for FIFA World Cup Journalists and Coaches

"The denial of visas for journalists from certain countries, or the rejection of a visa for a coach, this is anathema to what this tournament is supposed to be about," Mamdani said at a press conference today. Four nations competing are on Trump's travel ban list. "That's the world's game, which everyone should be able to be a part of."

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