Omar Abdelkader Artan, a Somali football referee, has been barred from entering the United States for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Trump administration classified him as a national security threat, citing alleged connections to suspected terrorist organizations. This decision has thwarted Artan's aspirations to become the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup event, marking a significant setback in his career.
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