FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial
The world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals, was reportedly stopped at...
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Verified on Jun 09, 2026