Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US before World Cup | World Cup 2026
By: Paul MacInnes | Published: 2026-06-08 18:18:29 | Source: www.theguardian.com
A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the US, according to reports.
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Omar Artan is alleged to have been refused entry to the US at Miami International airport this past weekend, despite having a valid travel visa.
Somalia is one of several countries currently under a broad travel ban imposed by the Trump…
