Omar Artan, the Somali referee selected for the World Cup, was denied entry into the United States after arriving at Miami International Airport. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the decision, stating Artan underwent additional inspection before being deemed inadmissible due to vetting concerns.

Somalia remains on the US list of banned countries for immigration, though exceptions exist. FIFA confirmed Artan won't participate in the tournament, noting the organization cannot influence host country immigration decisions. The administration has attempted a welcoming stance toward World Cup visitors.

The incident creates complications for Trump's immigration policies during the global event. While officials like Andrew Giuliani assure legal visitors have nothing to worry about, the denial highlights ongoing tensions between international participation and US border enforcement.