Somalian referee banned from World Cup greeted by officials as he returns home
Published date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:56:34 +0700Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre welcomed referee Omar Artan home after the United States blocked his entry to the World Cup over alleged links to terrorist organisations.
Footage shows Omar shaking hands with the leader at his office in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Wednesday, following his exclusion from the tournament.
Register media account or sign in to read more & download
Details
 |
Mogadishu, Somalia |
 |
11/06/2026 |
 |
Partner Agency |
 |
VRP179933 |
 |
Duration: 02:17 |
 |
Format: Horizontal |
 |
Rating: News safe |
 |
omar artan hamza abdi barre somalia fifa world cup 2026 world cup football referee travel restrictions us visa trump administration terrorism allegations mogadishu sports officiating immigration policy fifa international relations |
