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UPDATED Jun 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Jun 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET

Somali referee barred from US World Cup despite visa

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Referee Omar Artan says he was denied entry to the United States after an 11-hour immigration interview.
WHO: Somali referee Omar Artan
WHAT: Says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview and denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite having the right papers and visa.
WHEN: Jun 9, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To the united states for the world cup despite having the right papers.
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