Visa Denial: Somali Referee Blocked from World Cup
Published on: June 9, 2026, 7:10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup. Despite holding a valid visa, Artan was barred due to vetting concerns. His situation highlights issues with U.S. immigration policies, which have tightened under the Trump administration.
