Deutsche Welle
Europe · 1 hrs ago
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Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026
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Omar Artan, a Somali referee recognised as Africa's top official in 2025, was dropped from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being denied entry to the United States by US authorities, preventing him from becoming the first Somali national to referee at the tournament.
Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026
Omar Artan, Africa's top referee in 2025, was set to become the first Somali national to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before being denied entry by US authorities
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