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ban from entering the United States.** The 34-year-old - Africa's referee of the year in 2025 - was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was [denied
Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was dropped from the [list of officials on Monday](/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo) after he was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport. No reason for Artan
Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US **Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from
us.” On Monday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) decried the travel bans after Artan was denied entry. “Our nation should not ban anyone from our shores simply because of their race or their
referee to officiate at a World Cup, and one of seven from Africa. But Artan was turned back at Miami International Airport and flown to Istanbul, despite travelling on a valid visa and the State
ban Artan received a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the US ahead of the tournament. Hundreds of supporters waving Somali flags gathered to greet the referee, who had been