Referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, arrives in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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Omar Artan was deported by US immigration official after an 11-hour interrogation in Miami
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Somalia's top referee Omar Artan was deported by US immigration at the World Cup; FIFA pays his salary regardless. The incident underscores visa/immigration friction for international talent—relevant when tech companies hire from travel-restricted regions.
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