Somali FIFA Referee Barred from U.S. Entry Days Before 2026 World Cup
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was stopped at the U.S. border just days before he was due to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports say he held a valid visa and traveled on a diplomatic passport but was still denied entry, according to AFP.
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