Top referee barred from entering USA & is shockingly set to miss World Cup
Goal | 09.06.2026 08:08
The global football hierarchy quickly acted to clarify the official's tournament status after consultations with American border security. Addressing the airport intervention, a FIFA statement read: "FIFA can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into the United States.
