World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali referee Omar Artan will receive full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the U.S. for the tournament. He was inadmissible due to vetting concerns at Miami International Airport, and FIFA stated it didn't handle immigration processes. Artan was appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup and received a hero's welcome in Somalia.

• Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to the U.S. for World Cup but will receive full fee
• Artan was inadmissible due to vetting concerns at Miami International Airport
• FIFA stated it didn't handle immigration processes and couldn't grant entry
• Artan was appointed to officiate UEFA Super Cup and received hero's welcome in Somalia
• UEFA praised Artan's skills and expressed respect for his officiating