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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

A referee from Somalia said on Tuesday that the biggest dream of his professional life had been shattered after the American authorities denied him permission to enter the United States to participate...

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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

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US block of World Cup referee from Somalia prompts scrutiny

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Omar Artan returns home after being denied entry to United States ahead of FIFA World Cup

Omar Artan was denied a chance to make his World Cup debut after being barred from entering the United States.

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‘Deeply disappointed’: Award-winning referee denied US entry as ‘biggest dream’ crushed – WC Daily

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FIFA World Cup wrap: Somalia ref axed from officiating matches after being denied entry to USA

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World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

Border officials subjected Artan to questioning regarding his reasons for traveling to the U.S., as well as probing into Somali politics and the al-Shabab militant group, which is engaged in an insurg...

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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians

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Somali referee speaks out after the U.S. denied him entry to work World Cup

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BC premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by US would be welcome in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.

Trump’s World Cup Kicks Off With Embarrassing Debacle

Somalia is one of the 39 countries hit by Donald Trump’s travel ban, signed last year on the grounds of national security. The order carves out an exemption for World Cup athletes and staff, but border officers retain wide discretion to wave people through—or turn them back.

Visa denials and immigration scrutiny dampen World Cup’s arrival in U.S.

Fans, athletes and other travelers trying to get the United States for the World Cup have encountered hurdles.

Trump-era travel restrictions snare World Cup referee from Somalia

A Somali referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been removed from the tournament after being denied entry into the United States, according to France 24. Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday but was not admitted into the country following an inspection by U.