Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan greets fans who show support for him, after he was denied entry into the United States where he had traveled to take part in the World Cup and was forced to …
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan greets fans who show support for him, after he was denied entry into the United States where he had traveled to take part in the World Cup and was forced to return to his country, in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 10, 2026. Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin/Anadolu via Getty Images Days after he was denied entry to the United States, Omar Artan arrived home to a hero's welcome. …
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