Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World CupHigh visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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