Somali referee Omar Artan returned to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Customs and Border Protection barred the official at Miami International Airport citing unspecified vetting concerns.FIFA removed the 2025 African Referee of the Year from the tournament following the detention and subsequent deportation.Supporters and government officials welcomed the official home while condemning the unexplained refusal of his valid visa.