Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry into United States ahead of 2026 World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States, preventing him from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was set to make history as the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup. No specific reason for the denial of entry has been detailed in the report.