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Somali referee Aarten plans next steps after World Cup exclusion
Somali referee Omar Arten confirmed his desire to focus on his future football career after being prevented from entering the United States, which prevented him from participating in managing matches in the 2026 World Cup. He explained that the decision to bar him, which came after a routine search at Miami Airport, led to his exclusion from managing tournament matches, despite being among the approved referees for the World Cup. He returned to Istanbul after his entry permit was revoked. FIFA was informed that he could not be trained or officiate in the 2026 World Cup matches, as he clarified that the host authorities make the final decisions regarding visas, and that FIFA has no authority over this matter.
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