World Cup referee blocked from entering US due to suspected terror group ties: report
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A top Somalian referee who was set to officiate games at the World Cup – has been blocked from entering the US over his alleged links to terrorist organizations, according to a report.
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Sports World Cup referee blocked from entering US due to suspected terror group ties: report By Chris Bradford Published June 10, 2026, 4:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A top Somalian referee who was set to officiate games at the World Cup has been blocked from entering the US over his alleged links to terrorist organizations. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 33, was interrogated by border officials at Miami International Airport for 11 hours Saturday, before he was held in a jail cell and forced to leave the country, according to The Athletic.
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