Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry, Unable to Officiate World Cup

A Somali referee was denied entry to the United States. The denial prevents the official from traveling to the country. As a result, the referee will not officiate at the World Cup. The incident was reported by KXLF-TV. The article provides no details on the reason for denial. The referee had been slated to work matches at the tournament. The World Cup will continue without his participation. Authorities have not released further comment.