FIFA details Somali referee Omar Artan crisis
The International Federation of Football (FIFA) has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulqader Artan will not participate in the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, despite his previous efforts to obtain a visa through diplomatic channels. He was sent back to Turkey upon his arrival in Miami, rendering him unable to officiate matches in the tournament, which is set to start on June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The report suggests that the issue may be intertwined with political factors, particularly given former U.S. President Donald Trump's stance towards Somalia and Somali communities in the United States.
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