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Omar Artan Denied US Entry: World Cup 2026’s First Scandal

June 12, 2026 by James Whitmore

Somalia’s Omar Artan, Africa’s 2025 Referee of the Year, was denied US entry at Miami Airport despite a valid visa. What it means for World Cup 2026.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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