World Cup 2026 Somali referee Omar Artan clears visa
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States at Miami Airport despite having valid documents and a visa, leading to his removal from officiating at the FIFA World Cup. After an 11-hour immigration interview and detention, he was returned to Istanbul, with US authorities providing no specific reason for the rejection, which is believed to be related to Somalia being on a travel ban list. Artan expressed disappointment, highlighting his dream to officiate at the tournament.
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