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Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup

Somali referee barred from World Cup appointed by UEFA to officiate Super Cup

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup has been selected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup, the European governing body announced on Thursday.

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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

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Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup receives a hero’s welcome in Somalia

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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians

The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday (Jun 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.

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Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

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Mexico shown controversial late red card

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Barred World Cup referee Omar Artan appointed to take charge of UEFA Super Cup final between PSG & Aston Villa

The match, which will be held in Salzburg, marks a significant moment for African officiating, with Artan becoming the first referee from the continent to lead a major UEFA final.

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After WC snub, Somali referee Artan set to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup match

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Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

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Somali World Cup ref barred from US for 'association with suspected members of terror organizations': official

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied U.S. entry after CBP flagged association with suspected terror organization members, a Trump admin official said.

B.C. premier: Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. welcome in Vancouver

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.

Trump-era travel restrictions snare World Cup referee from Somalia

A Somali referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been removed from the tournament after being denied entry into the United States, according to France 24. Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday but was not admitted into the country following an inspection by U.