Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full payment for the 2026 World Cup despite being unable to officiate due to visa issues that prevented his entry into the United States.
This decision was reported by BBC Sport, which cited its own sources. FIFA has confirmed that Artan will be compensated with the fee owed to him, even though he will miss the opportunity to officiate during the tournament.
The announcement follows significant reactions from the football community after it was revealed that Artan had been denied entry to the United States, thereby losing his chance to participate in World Cup matches.