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Outrage sparked over US entry denial of Somali World Cup referee

Sky News Australia

June 10, 2026

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Football officials have raised concerns over the treatment of a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States, where he had been scheduled to officiate at the FIFA World Cup. Omar Artan was due to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup, but was refused entry by border officials in Miami despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single-entry US visa. The Somali government has initiated diplomatic efforts in an attempt to resolve the situation. The US State Department said it welcomes ‘legitimate travellers’ to the tournament and that visa applications are assessed on an individual basis.

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