Somali referee welcomed amid US ban

Reports have indicated that Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate matches at the 2026 World Cup and is considered one of Africa's top referees, was detained at Miami International Airport due to "security reasons," resulting in his removal from the tournament’s officiating roster. Despite having obtained a travel visa last week, the incident has sparked widespread controversy over the United States' ability to host a successful World Cup edition.

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