World Cup 2026: Somali referee turned away in Los Angeles
Mondial-2026 : Un arbitre somalien refoulé à Los Angeles
Summary
Omar Artan, a Somali official named Africa's best referee last year, was denied entry to the United States on arrival in Los Angeles. FIFA accepted he will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup, sparking indignation in Somalia and renewed scrutiny of US entry restrictions ahead of the tournament.
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