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June 15, 2026
Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry Over Alleged Terror Links
- Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected for the World Cup, was denied entry to the U.S. due to alleged ties to 'very bad people'.
- Andrew Giuliani stated that Customs and Border Protection found 'derogatory information' during Artan's vetting process at Miami International Airport.
- Despite his denial, Artan was later selected to officiate the European Super Cup, indicating ongoing support from international soccer organizations.
2 Sources
- Somali World Cup referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "some very bad people," White House official saysJun 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM · CBS News
- Trump World Cup task force head Andrew Giuliani: Somali referee 'was talking to some very bad people'Jun 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM · The Hill