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World Cup referee, denied entry to U.S. because of suspected ties to terrorists, hailed in return to Somalia

LA Times · Jun 10, 2026, 3:29 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force on World Cup 2026, indicated referee Omar Artan was suspected of having ties to a Somali militant group.

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Al Jazeera Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament Euronews Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan receives warm welcome home after being denied entry to US France 24 Somali referee denied US visa gets hero’s welcome back home, vows to attend next World Cup BBC Sport Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

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