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World Cup 2026: FIFA drops Somali referee Omar Artan after US blocks entry

Punch Nigeria about 2 hours 1 mins read

Somali referee Omar Artan will miss the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. FIFA confirmed his exclusion from the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-fifa-drops-somali-referee-omar-artan-after-us-blocks-entry/

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