Omar Artan axed from 2026 tournament over US entry ban
Published on: June 9, 2026, 11:26 a.m. | Source: Deccan Herald
Omar Artan: Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry and removed from FIFA World Cup 2026 duties after travel restrictions blocked his participation. The controversy involves immigration rules, visa issues, Donald Trump policy and football's global tournament.
