FIFA Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry, Out of 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not be able to train or officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. The governing body stated that US authorities have informed them that Mr. Artan’s status will not change at present, effectively ending his involvement in the tournament's group stage and knockout rounds. Artan, who was set to be a historic figure as one of the few Somali officials at a World Cup, now faces an uncertain future with...