العالم·10/6/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي Somali referee denied US entry, becomes national symbol
Somali international referee Omar Abdikadir Artan was denied entry into the US for the 2026 World Cup, sparking public outcry and making him a national symbol. Despite being selected by FIFA, he was interrogated for 11 hours and deported to Istanbul. The Somali government and sports ministry expressed regret, while US authorities cited alleged links to terrorist organizations. Artan received a hero's welcome in Mogadishu, with the president and prime minister praising his achievements and resilience.