Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a referee. He is from Somalia. He wants to go to the World Cup. He wants to be the first Somali to referee a game there. This is his big dream.

But the United States says no. They do not let him into the country. He says he has the correct papers. He has "the right papers and everything," he says. He talks about this for the first time.

Now, his trip is stopped. His dream to go to the World Cup is gone. This is a sad story for Omar. He tries to reach his goal, but he cannot go. His chance to make history as a referee is dashed.