🚨 A stunning development ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Somalian referee 🇸🇴 Omar Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the tournament, was reportedly denied entry into the United States despite receiving support from the Somali Embassy in Nairobi and obtaining a diplomatic passport. Artan is one of Africa’s most respected match officials: 🏆 Refereed the second leg of the CAF Champions League Final between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns. 🏆 Named CAF African Referee of the Year 2025. 🏆 Selected by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. The situation has raised questions as one of the world’s top referees faces uncertainty ahead of football’s biggest stage. What should happen next? 👇⚽ #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #OmarArtan #CAF #AfricanFootball