Al Jazeera · 9 Jun 2026
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
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FIFA has removed Somali referee Omar Artan from the World Cup roster following the US's denial of his entry. This decision highlights the complexities of international sports governance amid geopolitical tensions.
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