Somalia regrets US decision to deny Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan entry

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government expressed deep regret Wednesday over the United States’ decision to deny entry to Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Jun 11, 2026 - 06:24
Somalia regrets US decision to deny Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan entry
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government expressed deep regret Wednesday over the United States’ decision to deny entry to Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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