Yahoo Sports reports: Omar Abdulkadir Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at the World Cup but was denied entry into the United States
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 10, 2026 9:16 AM
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at the World Cup but was denied entry into the United States
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