US denies entry to Somali FIFA referee ahead of 2026 WC

1 week ago

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was reportedly denied entry to the US over the weekend, according to local media and social media reports, just days before he was due to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite being selected by FIFA to oversee matches at the tournament, Artan reportedly faced difficulties obtaining a visa. The Somali embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, said