Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was dropped from FIFA's list for the tournament after the American authorities refused him permission to enter the country at Miami International Airport.

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.

Omar Artan, a referee for the FIFA World Cup, was turned back after landing at Miami from an Istanbul flight.