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Somali referee Omar Artan welcomed after US entry denial

Omar Artan returned home to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after being denied US entry and removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list.
WHO: Omar Artan
WHAT: Omar Artan was welcomed by supporters in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States and removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: Mogadishu, Somalia
WHY: To the united states.
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