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U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens

The White House has defended denying entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and several Iranian officials, as immigration restrictions emerge as a major controversy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens

The White House has defended denying entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and several Iranian officials, as immigration restrictions emerge as a major controversy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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lunedì 8 giugno 2026·saharareporters.com
Somalian Referee Denied Entry Into US Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Despite Valid Visa
The development comes amid growing scrutiny over US visa policies affecting participants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and…
lunedì 8 giugno 2026·newrepublic.com
Top African Referee Barred From Entering the U.S. For World Cup
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.

U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens

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U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens

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