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Referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, is welcomed by supporters upon his arrival

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Video. Somalia's World Cup referee returns home to hero's welcome after US entry denial

Updated: 10/06/2026 - 22:01 GMT+2

Somali referee Omar Artan was welcomed by hundreds of supporters in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States and removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list. Artan vowed to return for the next tournament.

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