Event Brief
Somali referee says U.S. denied his World Cup entry
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Omar Abdulkadir Artan said he was turned back by the U.S. despite having the right papers.
WHO: Omar Abdulkadir Artan
WHAT: Said he was turned back by the U.S. despite having the right papers for the World Cup
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the U.S. denied him entry despite claiming he had the right papers.
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