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Source: Al Jazeera
Omar Artan Denied US Entry for FIFA World Cup Officiating Role
Referee Omar Artan was reportedly denied entry into the United States, which prevented him from officiating at the FIFA World Cup. Had he been able to attend, Artan would have been the first Somali referee to officiate at the prestigious international football tournament.
By Fainaron·Jun 10, 2026 (6 days ago)·2 views
Referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States.
This denial prevented him from fulfilling a role at the FIFA World Cup, where he was slated to officiate.
Artan was set to make history as the first Somali individual to serve as an official at a FIFA World Cup event.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
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