A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."
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Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official say...
A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."
Published June 10, 2026, 5:31 AM
Updated June 21, 2026, 7:10 PM815
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