Somali denied US entry vows to attend next World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan has returned to Mogadishu after being barred from entering the United States to participate in organizing the 2026 World Cup matches. His arrival was met with a grand reception, and he pledged to participate in the next tournament in 2030. Artan confirmed his intention to be part of the upcoming World Cup and expressed his determination to elevate Somalia's name on the international stage, despite being excluded from the current tournament refereeing list in North America.

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