Somali football referee Omar Artan was welcomed by supporters upon his return to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the US to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. US authorities cited “vetting concerns”, despite Artan stating he had the correct documents and a valid visa. The decision has drawn disappointment from football fans and organisations, following multiple cases of discriminatory treatment towards African and Muslim players and officials arriving in the US for the competition.
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