Denied entry to the US, Somali referee will still get full World Cup pay (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but will still receive his full tournament fee from FIFA.

• Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• FIFA will pay Artan his full tournament fee despite him not officiating
• Artan was questioned by US immigration for alleged ties to terror organizations