World Cup referee Omar Artan denied entry to the US over alleged connections to a terrorist group, according to a report.
Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Ahead of World Cup A prominent Somali referee, set to officiate matches at the World Cup, has been prevented from entering the United States amid allegations of connections to a terrorist group. Omar Abdulkadir Altan, 33, faced an 11-hour interrogation by border officials at Miami International Airport on Saturday. […]
African referee Omar Artan denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup
Referee Denied Entry to the U.S. Before 2026 World Cup A prominent referee chosen for the upcoming 2026 World Cup has been prohibited from entering the United States, even though he holds a valid travel visa. This was reported recently. Omar Altan, an international referee from Somalia selected by FIFA for the summer tournament, found […]