The referee was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup after being selected by FIFA.
FIFA make Omar Artan decision after World Cup referee banned from US
The referee was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup after being selected by FIFA.
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Amie Wilson Sports writer
10:43, 14 Jun 2026Updated 10:55, 14 Jun 2026
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