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World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia (The Canadian Press) (www.thecanadianpressnews.ca)

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Omar Faruk And Gerald Imray The Associated Press Jun 9, 2026

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country.

Omar Artan was going to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament, which was announced two months ago. He is one of Africa’s top referees and was named the continent’s best male referee in 2025.

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[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

And so it begins

[–] ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Only if you don't count the last forever