Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup
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Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied U.S. entry after CBP flagged association with suspected terror organization members, a Trump admin official said.
Artan's situation was highlighted as ITV began their coverage of the World Cup, with the visa issue among a series of controversies to have emerged ahead of the tournament.
A Somali referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been removed from the tournament after being denied entry into the United States, according to France 24. Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday but was not admitted into the country following an inspection by U.
