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FIFA make Omar Artan decision after World Cup referee banned from US

The referee was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup after being selected by FIFA.

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nytimes.com6 h fa

FIFA to pay Somali referee barred from World Cup in full

Omar Artan was barred from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport after he was selected by FIFA to officiate at the tournament.

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mirror.co.uk3 g fa

Omar Artan given new refereeing role after World Cup ban as UEFA step in

Somali ref Omar Artan, 2025 CAF Referee, was barred from World Cup 2026 by US Customs on terror claims; UEFA appointed him to the Super Cup (PSG vs Aston Villa, August). The appointment signals friction between state security gatekeeping and sports governance autonomy—a growing tension for international bodies navigating geopolitical pressure on official appointments.

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cryptobriefing.com12 h fa

FIFA to pay Somali referee Omar Artan full World Cup fee after US entry denial

FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full World Cup fee after US authorities denied him entry over vetting concerns. UEFA appointed him for the Super

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aljazeera.com3 g fa

Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan was named among match officials for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.

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si.com6 h fa

FIFA Gesture to Referee Omar Artan Only Partially Softens Blow of World Cup Denial

The Somali official has already been picked up by UEFA to referee the 2026 Super Cup.

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giovedì 11 giugno 2026·mirror.co.uk
Omar Artan given new refereeing role after World Cup ban as UEFA step in
After being told he will not be refereeing in the World Cup, having been turned around at the US border, Omar Artan will take charge of another huge contest
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·aljazeera.com
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says
Omar Artan was named among match officials for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.
domenica 14 giugno 2026·cryptobriefing.com
FIFA to pay Somali referee Omar Artan full World Cup fee after US entry denial
FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full World Cup fee after US authorities denied him entry over vetting concerns. UEFA appointed him for the Super
domenica 14 giugno 2026·mirror.co.uk
FIFA make Omar Artan decision after World Cup referee banned from US
The referee was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup after being selected by FIFA.
domenica 14 giugno 2026·si.com
FIFA Gesture to Referee Omar Artan Only Partially Softens Blow of World Cup Denial
The Somali official has already been picked up by UEFA to referee the 2026 Super Cup.
domenica 14 giugno 2026·nytimes.com
FIFA to pay Somali referee barred from World Cup in full
Omar Artan was barred from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport after he was selected by FIFA to officiate at the tournament.