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FIFA Addresses Somali Referee Removal
The International Football Federation (FIFA) responded to the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from participating in the 2026 World Cup, clarifying that visa-related responsibilities lie with the host country's government authorities, which have not received any legal changes regarding the referee. FIFA confirmed that it is not involved in immigration procedures or permit issuance, and that it was the U.S. government that decided to prevent his entry, resulting in the referee being sent back to Turkey and missing the upcoming tournament, which will be launched soon with 48 teams.
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