Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
- Posted on June 9, 2026
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Omar Artan was denied entry due to 'vetting concerns.' Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by Trump's administration as part of a broader immigration crackdown. FIFA said it was powerless over the decision and confirmed Artan would play no part in the World Cup.
