Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry for World Cup Despite Valid Visa

Somali football official Omar Artan, who was assigned to officiate fixtures during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the United States after enduring an 11-hour immigration interview. Despite holding what he described as the correct papers and a valid visa, the experienced referee was barred from fulfilling his duties in the tournament. The incident has sparked debate over immigration procedures for international sports officials. Artan, a respected figure in African fo...