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The Rest of the World Report | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Morning Edition
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THE REFEREE THEY SENT HOME
Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrived at Miami International Airport from Istanbul on Saturday. He is 34 years old, Africa’s Referee of the Year for 2025, and one of 52 referees selected by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. He was set to become the first Somali to officiate a World Cup match. He was sent home.
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