Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
Summary
Somali referee Omar Artan will not take part in the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. FIFA confirmed that Artan, who would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup, has been removed from the tournament.Key Facts
- Omar Artan is an award-winning referee from Somalia.
- He was set to officiate at the 2026 World Cup.
- The United States denied him entry, preventing his participation.
- FIFA announced that Artan will not be involved in the World Cup anymore.
- Artan would have been the first Somali referee at a World Cup.
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States.
- Travel restrictions affected Artan’s ability to attend the tournament.
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