Somali Referee Denied US Entry Before 2026 World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry into United States ahead of 2026 World Cup

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali soccer referee, was denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The denial prevents Artan from participating in World Cup-related activities, though specific reasons for the denial were not detailed in the available excerpt. This incident raises questions about visa and entry procedures for international sports officials ahead of the tournament being held in North America.