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June 9, 2026
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, FIFA said on Monday...

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Award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating duties at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being denied entry into the United States.

  • Omar Abdulkadir Artan was reportedly denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday.
  • The decision was made by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) due to "vetting concerns."
  • FIFA stated they have no influence over host country immigration decisions and that Artan's status is unlikely to change.

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