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Somali referee Omar Artan ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after United States entry refusal in Miami
Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup after United States authorities refused him entry following his arrival in Miami from Istanbul. FIFA confirmed that the host country’s decision prevents him from joining preparations or taking part in the tournament, ending a historic opportunity for Somali refereeing
09.06.2026