Somalia is not competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport Wednesday, you’d think the country had won the trophy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access ...

Omar Artan, a referee from Somalia, received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The homecoming saw crowds of ...

Artan deemed a threat to national security by US officials ‘I promise you that I will attend the next one’ The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in his ...

MEXICO CITY — Omar Artan was set to make history in 2026 as the first Somali-born referee to ever officiate a World Cup. That all unraveled when the 34-year-old arrived in Miami on Saturday, June 6.

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Referee Artan was denied entry to US ahead of World Cup He urges Somalis not to lose hope, thanks FIFA for support Disappointed Somali fans call decision 'shameful' Artan received as guest of honour ...

The United States have issued a statement after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry ahead of the World Cup. The official, who was selected as one of 52 referees for this summer’s ...

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Somalian referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after US denies 34-year-old a visa to work during tournament; Artan was voted best referee in Africa in 2025, and was set to become first Somali to ...

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