FIFA bars Somali referee Omar Artan from World Cup after US entry rejection
The International Football Federation (FIFA) announced the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Araton from officiating matches at the 2026 World Cup, due to his being denied entry into the United States, the host country for the tournament. FIFA clarified that the decision is solely at the discretion of the host nations, and Araton was unable to train or referee at the World Cup, as U.S. authorities informed him that his current status would not change. Despite the circumstances, Araton stated that he is focusing on future challenges.
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