Omar Artan, FIFA, CAF
8 June 2026
Omar Artan has been dropped from the World Cup officials list after being denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. FIFA confirmed the match official will be unable to train or referee at the tournament.
Artan had travelled with valid documents, according to Somali officials, but U.S. authorities said his status would not change. FIFA said host governments decide visa and entry matters, leaving the tournament without one of CAF’s top referees.