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…