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Somali referee barred from US for World Cup 2026
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States due to vetting concerns and will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, according to FIFA. Artan, who was selected as Africa’s top male referee, was subjected to additional inspection upon arrival in Miami, with authorities citing security screening as the reason. The case highlights increased scrutiny under the U.S. travel ban affecting Somalia and other countries.
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