2026 World Cup: I’ll be back in 2030 – Banned Somali referee

By Lawrence Agbo
Somali referee Omar Artan has vowed to pursue his World Cup dream despite being denied entry into the United States and subsequently removed from the officiating roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking to journalists after his arrival, Artan said the setback would not derail his ambitions.
“I will be at the next World Cup and will continue to make Somalia proud,” he said.
“Despite what has happened to me, I am not discouraged,” he added.
Artan returned to a warm reception in Mogadishu, where supporters gathered at the city’s main airport to welcome him home following the controversy that prevented him from participating in football’s biggest tournament.
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