Yahoo Sports reports: FIFA referee Omar Artan has spoken out after he was denied entry into the United States of America for the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup kicks off on June 11, but Artan will have no role in the competition after initially being set to become the first Somali to officiate a match at the tournament.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 9, 2026 9:30 AM
FIFA referee Omar Artan issues statement after being denied entry to USA for World Cup 2026
FIFA referee Omar Artan has spoken out after he was denied entry into the United States of America for the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup kicks off on June 11, but Artan will have no role in the competition after initially being set to become the first Somali to officiate a match at the tournament.
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