The story of Somali referee Omar Artan turned from a source of national pride into an issue that sparked widespread controversy, after he was banned from entering the United States, which prevented him from participating in the management of the 2026 World Cup matches, despite his selection on the list of referees approved by FIFA. Artan had entered sporting history in his country after becoming the first Somali referee […] The post The World Cup dream is shattered at the airport.. Why was Somali referee Omar Artan banned from entering America? appeared first on Analkhabar.