Video: Canadian leaders speak out for FIFA World Cup Somali referee denied entry to U.S.

Omar Artan, a FIFA World Cup referee denied entry to the U.S., received a hero's welcome after returning to his home country of Somalia. B.C. Premier David Eby and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow both said they'd like to see Artan referee games in Canada.

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Jun 12, 2026 - 15:55
Video: Canadian leaders speak out for FIFA World Cup Somali referee denied entry to U.S.
Omar Artan, a FIFA World Cup referee denied entry to the U.S., received a hero's welcome after returning to his home country of Somalia. B.C. Premier David Eby and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow both said they'd like to see Artan referee games in Canada.
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