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Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US and removed from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to vetting concerns. This incident highlights broader travel difficulties faced by Iranian and Iraqi delegations ahead of the tournament.

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