Somali referee Omar Artan welcomed after US entry denial

By The BriefBrief

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.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Referee barred from U.S. for World Cup welcomed in Somalia · Jun 11, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Somali referee denied U.S. entry, returns home · Jun 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan welcomed after US denial · Jun 10, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET

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