Sources: Somali ref to receive full World Cup pay (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup due to visa issues, but FIFA will pay him for his assignments, and UEFA has appointed him to referee the UEFA Super Cup.

• Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. due to visa issues before the World Cup.
• FIFA will pay Artan for his World Cup match assignments despite his exclusion.
• UEFA appointed Artan to referee the UEFA Super Cup after his World Cup exclusion.