Somali Omar Artan denied entry to US in Miami
FIFA has decided to exclude Somali referee Omar Artan from participating in the 2026 World Cup due to the United States' refusal to grant him entry because of sanctions imposed on Somalia. This prevents him from attending preparatory gatherings or officiating at the tournament. Artan was one of the most prominent referees in Africa and won the African Referee of the Year award last year. This issue comes amid ongoing discussions about how U.S. immigration policies are affecting the participation of players and referees in the World Cup.
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