Somali Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Entry for 2026 World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States, shattering his dream of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to take charge of a World Cup fixture, a historic milestone for his nation. The denial, announced just days before the tournament's group stage kicks off, has sparked outrage among football fans and officials alike. Artan, who had been selected as part of the elite officiating lineup for the global sho...