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Somali referee Omar Abdikadir Artan denied entry to the US for World Cup 2026
Somali international referee Omar Abdikadir Artan was denied entry into the US for the 2026 World Cup, sparking public outcry and diplomatic efforts. Despite being selected by FIFA, Artan was interrogated for 11 hours before being sent back to Istanbul. US authorities cited alleged links to terrorist organizations, while the Somali government's diplomatic efforts failed. Artan's exclusion turned him into a national symbol of pride, with widespread public and official support upon his return to Mogadishu.
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