World Cup referee denied entry to the US due to ties to ‘members of terror organizations’
The FIFA World Cup 2026 referee denied entry into the United States for this year’s tournament was turned away over suspected ties to terrorist organizations. Omar Artan, from Somalia, arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday after departing from Istanbul. Customs and Border Protection due to “vetting concerns.” No other information about Artan being denied entry to the country was provided until today, when a Trump administration official released an updated statement.
- ▪The FIFA World Cup 2026 referee denied entry into the United States for this year’s tournament was turned away over suspected ties to terrorist organizations.
- ▪Omar Artan, from Somalia, arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday after departing from Istanbul.
- ▪Customs and Border Protection due to “vetting concerns.” No other information about Artan being denied entry to the country was provided until today, when a Trump administration official released an updated statement.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 referee denied entry into the United States for this year’s tournament was turned away over suspected ties to terrorist organizations. Omar Artan, from Somalia, arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday after departing from Istanbul. He was turned away at the airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection due to “vetting concerns.” No other information about Artan being denied entry to the country was provided until today, when a Trump administration official released an updated statement.
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