Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was selected as one of the match officials for the 2026 World Cup. However, he will not be able to participate in the tournament after the United States denied him entry.
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Somali referee Omar Artan banned from officiating European Super Cup due to US entry refusal
Omar Artan, a Somali referee, has been barred from officiating at the 2026 World Cup due to a refusal of entry by the United States. This decision impacts his role as a match official for the tournament.
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