U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia

The New York Times | June 8, 2026, 5:40 p.m. | Original
Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.
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