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Omar Artan: the Somali referee whose World Cup dream collided with U.S. immigration rules

From Mogadishu to the world stage

Omar Artan: the Somali referee whose World Cup dream collided with U.S. immigration rules

A trailblazer on African pitches, Artan was chosen for the 2026 World Cup but was denied entry to the United States during mandatory preparations — a setback that has become a flashpoint for Somali pride and international procedure