FIFA to reward Somali referee for World Cup role

The International Football Federation (FIFA) will award Somali referee Omar Artan the monetary prize allocated for his participation in the 2026 World Cup, despite being prohibited from entering the United States and being unable to attend the tournament after being interrogated and excluded due to allegations linked to his connections with terrorist organizations. These accusations have been categorically denied by him. Artan was repatriated to Turkey before receiving support from FIFA officials in Istanbul. The federation confirmed its commitment to disbursing the prize, which is estimated to be around $100,000, even though he did not actively participate in the matches. Additionally, the European Union announced his appointment to manage the upcoming UEFA Super Cup match scheduled for August.

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