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Referee denied entry for World Cup

Updated 2026-08-11 13:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Somali referee Omar Artan was prevented from entering the United States to officiate at the World Cup 2026 qualifier between PSG and Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.

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Al Jazeera
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
2026-08-11 13:09 UTC
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