Somali referee dropped from World Cup after US visa denial

Somalian referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after US denies 34-year-old a visa to work during tournament; Artan was voted best referee in Africa in 2025,. was set to become first Somali to referee at men's World Cup finals

Tuesday 9 June 2026 14:18, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13552142/somali-referee-dropped-from-world-cup-omar-artan-misses-out-on-tournament-after-us-visa-denial

Somali referee dropped from World Cup after US visa denial

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