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NO 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇸🇴💔

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Brian Mutie

June 9, 2026 1 min read 15 views

Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup has officially come to an end after he was denied entry into the United States.

He will leave Turkey and return to Mogadishu on Wednesday morning.

He will no longer take part in the tournament as a match official.

A long-running story that has been closely followed has now reached its conclusion.

A heartbreaking end to what was expected to be a major career milestone.

Tags: FIFA REFEREE WORLD CUP OMAR ARTAN

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Brian Mutie

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Staff writer at PMTV Kenya, covering stories across news, sports and entertainment.

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