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World Cup Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to the United States

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected by FIFA to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry to the United States. Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on a flight from Istanbul and was subjected to additional screening by officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Following the review, authorities determined that…