FIFA pays Somali referee Omar Artan despite World Cup absence

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) decided to compensate Somali referee Omar Artan financially after he was excluded from the 2026 World Cup due to being barred from entering the United States. This decision was made despite his not having participated in managing any matches, in a situation that places referees in a supportive role despite their absence from the games.

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