A Somali referee slated to officiate at the FIFA World Cup is denied entry into the United States and will not take part in the tournament. Multiple outlets report that the official was turned back at Miami International Airport by U.S. immigration authorities. According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson, the referee is “determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns,” and entry is refused without further explanation. CBS News and other reports similarly cite vetting concerns as the basis for denial. FIFA is described as unable to overturn the decision, with one outlet stating the matter rests with the U.S. co-host and its entry determination. As a result, the referee’s World Cup assignment does not proceed, and he is unable to reach the tournament. The outlets do not provide additional details about the specific vetting issues or any appeals process, and FIFA does not publicly elaborate on the reasons for the refusal.