World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian officials – who is affected?
The Guardian Football ·
Omar Artan Referee Omar Artan. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images Omar Artan, one of 52 referees appointed by Fifa for the tournament, has been refused entry to the US after arriving in Miami. …
Omar Artan Referee Omar Artan. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images Omar Artan, one of 52 referees appointed by Fifa for the tournament, has been refused entry to the US after arriving in Miami. Artan had been set to become the first person from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup. Fifa confirmed he “will be unable to train and officiate” and washed its hands of the diplomatic consequences. …
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