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Originally published by KBC SportsJune 9, 2026
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Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year, was barred from e..
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the Fifa World Cup 2026, has been barred from entering the United States, the host nation, and will miss the tournament.
- Omar Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year, was denied entry at Miami International Airport.
- Fifa confirmed Artan will not be able to participate, stating that host governments ultimately determine visa adjudications and entry.
- The reason for his repatriation has not been officially stated, though Somalia is on a US travel ban list.
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