Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Summary
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was chosen to officiate at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, was not allowed to enter the U.S. at Miami airport. He is currently in Turkey, and U.S. officials have not given a reason for denying him entry.Key Facts
- Omar Artan is a Somali referee selected for the 2026 World Cup.
- He has been a FIFA referee since 2018.
- Artan was named the 2025 Confederation of African Football men's referee of the year.
- He was stopped from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport.
- No official explanation has been given by U.S. immigration authorities.
- Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump's administration.
- Artan has officiated African Cup of Nations matches.
- The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 12 to July 19.
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