Yahoo Sports reports: Omar Abdulkadir Artan said he had a valid visa and FIFA papers, but was still denied entry. The soccer governing body says it won't intervene in host-country immigration processes.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 10, 2026 8:29 PM
Somali referee denied entry to the United States for World Cup
Omar Abdulkadir Artan said he had a valid visa and FIFA papers, but was still denied entry. The soccer governing body says it won't intervene in host-country immigration processes.
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