Omar Artan — referee barred from WC-2026 over visa issues

Somali referee Omar Artan in FIFA kit with headset — excluded from WC-2026 due to US entry denial

The image shows Somali football referee Omar Artan wearing official FIFA gear with a headset. His exclusion from the 2026 World Cup roster stems from a denied U.S. visa, sparking widespread controversy in the global sports community.

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