Lumpenanalyst
#Assholocene: "Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the #WorldCup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the #UnitedStates...No reason for Artan's repatriation has been issued" https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

BBC Sport
Jun 10 at 6:46amWeb