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Artan denied U.S. entry at Miami International Airport due to vetting concerns, ruling him inadmissible.
FIFA said Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the World Cup because of the entry denial.
Artan was the first Somali selected to officiate in the men’s World Cup finals, a historic achievement.
Somalia’s sports official Ciise Aden Abshir criticized the decision, calling Artan a respected referee.
Artan’s denial follows Trump-era restrictions; other World Cup travelers also faced U.S. entry issues.
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly congratulated Artan on his World Cup milestone.
Artan had been a FIFA referee since 2018 and was named Africa’s referee of the year in 2025.
Artan returned to Istanbul after being denied entry, with no further U.S. participation planned for him this year.
FIFA stated host nations determine visa and admission decisions, separate from the federation’s processes.
The World Cup 2026 hosts are Canada, Mexico, and the United States, complicating travel dynamics.

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Ian Wright slammed FIFA and labeled this World Cup a 'World Cup of chaos' after a Somali referee was denied entry to the United States.
FIFA said Omar Abdulkadir Artan cannot train or officiate at the World Cup due to visa denial by US authorities.
Wright criticized rising ticket prices, travel costs, and venues as examples of how the tournament is becoming inaccessible.
The former forward questioned whether the host nations are behaving properly for football’s showcase event.
Wright expressed sympathy for American fans facing barriers to access the World Cup.
Artan’s visa denial followed broader concerns about fans, players, and officials facing travel restrictions at the event.
FIFA stated it is not involved in host country immigration processes for the World Cup.
The article notes Wright issued the comments via an Instagram video following other build-up incidents.
The World Cup 2026 is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Mirror article frames Wright’s comments within ongoing coverage of ticketing and access concerns.

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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States days before the World Cup 2026.
FIFA said host authorities determine visa admissibility, leading to Artan's removal from the roster.
Ian Wright labeled the situation a “World Cup of chaos,” criticizing the hosting country’s handling.
The incident follows broader immigration and travel concerns linked to World Cup participants.
FIFA confirmed Artan would be unable to train or officiate at the World Cup 2026 due to entry restrictions.
Artan would have been the first Somali official at a World Cup, had he not been denied entry.
The travel disruption underscores how visa issues can affect players, staff, and fans ahead of major events.
A FIFA spokesperson stated that host government decisions determine visa status at events like the World Cup.
The reference article notes accompanying coverage and reactions from journalists and fans online.
Artan had previously officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations before the World Cup call-up.

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