Event Brief
Somali referee barred from US World Cup despite visa
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: 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 09, 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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