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Pierre Atcho: Gabonese referee stepping onto the World Cup stage

Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho, on the FIFA International Referees List since 2018, has been named to FIFA’s 2026 World Cup roster after a string of high-profile assignments across African confederation and youth.

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

Omar Artan rose from Somali domestic leagues to historic continental finals and FIFA tournaments; selected for the 2026 World Cup, he was later turned away from the U.S.