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Somali Referee to Receive Full World Cup Pay Despite Entry Issues

Updated 2026-06-14 14:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan for his World Cup assignments, despite him being denied entry into the United States. The incident highlights ongoing issues with international travel and tournament logistics.

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Sources: Somali ref to receive full World Cup pay

Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources have told ESPN, despite being refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tournament.

2026-06-14 15:27 UTC