# I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

- Published: 2026-06-09T13:43:54Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:28:28Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9d2y76pd57o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

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