Somali-heritage players to appear at World Cup 2026 as Trump administration denies entry to Somali referee

Miami, US – (HOL) — Several footballers of Somali heritage are set to appear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, even as Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States and will miss the tournament.

Black News Black News
Jun 9, 2026 - 08:55
Somali-heritage players to appear at World Cup 2026 as Trump administration denies entry to Somali referee
Miami, US – (HOL) — Several footballers of Somali heritage are set to appear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, even as Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States and will miss the tournament.
Read More Black News