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Somali World Cup referee barred from U.S. returns home to hero’s welcome
World Cup 2026

Somali World Cup referee barred from U.S. returns home to hero’s welcome

Omar Artan, selected for the 2026 tournament, was refused entry at Miami after U.S. officials cited vetting concerns and alleged links to suspected terror-group members

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Omar Artan: the Somali referee whose World Cup dream collided with U.S. immigration rules
From Mogadishu to the world stage

Omar Artan: the Somali referee whose World Cup dream collided with U.S. immigration rules

A trailblazer on African pitches, Artan was chosen for the 2026 World Cup but was denied entry to the United States during mandatory preparations — a setback that has become a flashpoint for Somali pride and international procedure