Omar Artan
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sportsSomali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry for World Cup
Top Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, sparking global criticism and highlighting strict immigration vetting under President Trump.
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sportsSomali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S
Top Somali referee Omar Artan, set to make history at the World Cup, denied entry to the U.S. due to vetting concerns.
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sportsSomali Referee Barred from US for World Cup
Omar Artan, a top Somali referee, was denied entry to the US and sent to Turkey, just months before he was to officiate at the 2026 World Cup.