World Jun 08, 2026 · 1 min read

Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

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Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
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