ABC News
Somali referee denied entry to US days out from start of World Cup
Highly rated Somali referee Omar Artan is turned away from the US just days before he was expected to officiate in the FIFA World Cup.
View original source — ABC News ↗
Related stories
Indian Express
SportsJun 9, 2026 · 1 min
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry to USA for FIFA World Cup
Indian Express
ESPN
SportsJun 8, 2026 · 1 min
World Cup ref from Somalia denied entry to U.S.
ESPN
CBC
SportsJun 8, 2026 · 1 min
Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
CBC
Sky News
SportsJun 8, 2026 · 1 min
World Cup referee blocked from entering US
Sky News