Visa Denial: First Somali World Cup Referee Halted by U.S.
Published on: June 9, 2026, 7:12 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The United States denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, preventing him from making history as the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match. Despite holding a valid visa, Artan was not allowed to enter due to vetting concerns, reflecting ongoing immigration challenges.
