Somali referee to receive World Cup prize despite entry ban
It has been reported that Somali referee Omar Abdul Qader Artan, who was denied entry into the United States to participate in the management of the 2026 World Cup matches, will receive his full salary from FIFA, despite not taking part in the tournament. The amount of his compensation is based on a previous report estimating that referees can earn up to $100,000, although the exact figure has not been announced. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours at Miami Airport due to alleged links to the Somali group "Al-Shabaab," and he was welcomed by FIFA officials upon his return to his country.
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