2026 World Cup: Back in Somalia, referee Omar Artan welcomed as a hero

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: Somalia

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2026 World Cup: Back in Somalia, referee Omar Artan welcomed as a hero

Somali referee Omar Artan, excluded from the 2026 World Cup by the United States, returned to Somalia where he was welcomed as a hero by the population. His exclusion sparked international controversy, with the US standing by its decision. Omar Artan has vowed to be present at the 2030 World Cup.

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