FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into USShare this: US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World CupDateJune 8, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraHero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournamentDateJune 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSomali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA saysDateJune 11, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera