Omar Artan, the Somalian World Cup referee denied entry into the U.S., was suspected of having connections to terrorist organizations abroad.

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.

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States for the World Cup.

CBP cites ‘vetting concerns’ after Somali referee Omar Artan arrived in Miami.