Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States while attempting to participate in the World Cup. Following this incident, he received a hero's welcome upon his return to Mogadishu, Somalia, on June 10, 2026.
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, was blocked from entering the United States to take part in the World Cup. He returned to Somalia on June 10, 2026, where he was celebrated by supporters.
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Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
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