FIFA confirmed that Artan will not take part in the tournament, saying he will be unable to attend training or officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry.

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somalian to officiate a World Cup match. He was denied entry to the United States on Monday at Miami International Airport.

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United...