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Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home

Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
NPR News Wednesday 10 June 2026, 20:45 UTC By Emmanuel Akinwotu 1 min read
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A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.(Image credit: Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin)

A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.

(Image credit: Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin)

Somali World Cup (ORG) U.S. (LOCATION) A World Cup (EVENT) Somali (ORG) Omar Artan (PERSON) the United States (LOCATION) Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin (PERSON)
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