The White House issued a justification on Wednesday following the expulsion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. He was denied entry to the United States despite being selected to officiate in the 2026 World Cup. According to the Trump administration, the official is suspected of having ties to terrorist groups.
English Translation:
The White House defended its decision on Wednesday regarding the refusal of entry for referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. He was turned away from the United States, having been denied access to the country despite his status as a selected referee for the 2026 World Cup. The administration stated that the official is suspected of having links to terrorist organizations.
