Somali World Cup Referee Barred from U.S. Entry Ahead of Kickoff
A Somali FIFA World Cup referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry to the United States in Miami on vetting grounds, forcing him to miss officiating at the tournament. CBP did not disclose the reason, and the move comes amid concerns that Trump-era immigration policies could hamper World Cup preparations. FIFA noted that host governments determine visa admissibility, while the U.S. will co-host the event with Mexico and Canada, with kickoff in June.
