World Jun 09, 2026 · 1 min read

Somali referee Artan barred from entering US ahead of World Cup

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali 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 barred from entering US ahead of World Cup
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali 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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