Somalia’s FIFA Referee Omar Artan Denied U.S. Entry

Why Artan Can’t Referee the World Cup

The U.S. has barred Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country, preventing him from officiating at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after arriving in South Florida on June 7. According to the BBC, Artan was denied entry due to “vetting concerns” despite holding a valid visa, leaving him unable to train or referee matches … Read more