- World Cup referee from Somalia barred from entering US Politico
- World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US BBC
- U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia The New York Times
- U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing “vetting concerns” CBS News
- Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup The Guardian