Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States upon arrival in Miami due to "verification concerns" and subsequently excluded by FIFA from the tournament. The incident highlights concerns over U.S. immigration restrictions affecting citizens from nearly 40 countries.

La negativa de ingreso a Estados Unidos dejó fuera del Mundial 2026 a Omar Artan, considerado uno de los mejores árbitros de África. El caso ha generado debate sobre las restricciones migratorias que afectan a ciudadanos de Somalia. <p>El <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/mundial-2026/2026/06/08/wilton-sampaio-pitara-mexico-vs-sudafrica-en-la-inauguracion/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/mundial-2026/2026/06/08/wilton-sampaio-pita...