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Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns to Hero’s Welcome After US Entry Denial
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday to a warm reception from supporters after being denied entry to the United States, where he had been scheduled to officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup. Artan, one of Somalia’s most prominent football officials and a FIFA-accredited referee, was […]
Somali referee Omar Artan returns home after US entry denial ends World Cup role
Istanbul (HOL) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Somalia on Tuesday after being denied entry to the United States, a decision that ended his expected role as the first Somali official selected to referee at a FIFA World Cup.
Somalia seeks solution after U.S. denies entry to referee Omar Artan
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports expressed regret Tuesday after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States ahead of his expected role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Somalia Regrets World Cup Absence of Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Entry Setback
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the circumstances that prevented internationally recognized Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In a statement, the ministry said the Somali government had undertaken extensive […]
Somalia Olympic Committee backs referee Omar Artan after US entry denial
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Olympic Committee expressed support for Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after U.S. authorities denied him entry ahead of his expected role at the FIFA World Cup.