African Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry Into United States Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
One of Africa’s most respected match officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States after arriving in the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to initial reports, the highly-rated referee was refused admission by U.S. authorities upon arrival and has subsequently been sent back to Turkey. No official reason has been provided…




