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World Cup Referee Returns Home

Updated 2026-06-10 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Omar Artan, a World Cup referee denied entry to the US, received a hero's welcome in Somalia. He vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead.

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World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia

Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.

2026-06-10 09:50 UTC