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9. Okay so a province premier said something "should" happen. That's not Canada making an invitation nor FIFA approving it.

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:04 PM

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From the article you posted:

FIFA says Artan won’t be able to train or officiate at the World Cup, and it’s up to a host government to decide who is admitted into their country.

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Canada invites US banned African World Cup referee to Vancouver [View all] applegrove Tuesday OP

Thank you, Canada. sheshe2 Tuesday #1

Wonderful malaise Tuesday #2

Great! I live Canada. nt leftyladyfrommo Tuesday #3

you live in canada or you love canada? nt orleans Tuesday #11

Link? Not seeing any corroboration. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #4

You are right. It is only on X. Should I take it down? applegrove Tuesday #5

I mean, it's your thread. But it's misinformation. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #6

Here you go. The premier said he should officiate in Vancouver applegrove Tuesday #8

FIFA head wanted a police motorcade when he came to Vancouver applegrove Tuesday #10

Trump will be reduced to throwing Canadian bacon against the wall. NT mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #7

Classy move! Drum Tuesday #12