Incredibly cowardly from FIFA who selected Omar Artan to referee the World Cup and was set to be the first Somalian referee to officiate at the World Cup.
For the avoidance of doubt, Omar Artan had a visa, this is just racism.
"FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr Artan’s status will not be changed at present. 2/3