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Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US

FIFA referee Omar Artan will miss the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. The Somali official, despite holding valid documents, was barred from entering the host country and has been removed from the list of match officials.

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World Cup 2026refereetravel banvisa denialSomaliaimmigrationfootballFIFA officials

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Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US

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