U.S. Justifies Barring Africa’s Top Referee as World Cup Visa Controversy Simmers
The White House has defended its decision to deny entry to award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, as visa restrictions and border checks emerge as one of the most controversial issues surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, said U.S. […]













