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Somali referee Artan dropped from World Cup after US entry ban
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Somali referee Artan dropped from World Cup after US entry ban
Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States denied him entry in unclear circumstance despite having valid visa.

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States denied him entry in unclear circumstance despite having valid visa; Artan is optimistic he will take part in future football events.

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