World · 14 June 2026

Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee

The payment ensures Somali referee Omar Artan still gets his full earnings despite being denied entry to the World Cup. Fifa, football's world governing body, confirmed he'll receive his full tournament fee after US authorities barred him from entering the country. Referees were expected to earn about $100,000, and Artan was set to be the first Somali official at the tournament.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 June 2026 at 10:42

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