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Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official (opens in new tab)

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FIFA confirms Somali ref Omar Artan "will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into the United States" and says...

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cbsnews.com·

U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing "vetting concerns"

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The Morning News·

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Yahoo Sports·

2026 World Cup: Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry into United States, won't officiate event

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