Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry Due to Vetting Concerns

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: sports
Source: Newsday
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A FIFA-appointed referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was refused entry into the United States for the upcoming World Cup. The denial was attributed to unspecified 'vetting concerns.' Despite this setback, Artan received a heroic welcome upon his return to Mogadishu.

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