Event Brief
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup pay
Filed: Jun 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup but will receive his FIFA fee in full.
WHO: Omar Artan; FIFA
WHAT: Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, but FIFA will still pay his tournament fee in full.
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To the united states to officiate at the world cup.
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