Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan denied entry into the United States

U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that Omar Artan, a Somali national selected to referee at the FIFA World Cup, was denied entry into the United States. The decision was made by U.S. border authorities, preventing him from fulfilling his officiating duties at the tournament. The incident has drawn attention amid broader concerns about travel restrictions affecting international officials connected to the World Cup.