Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA
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The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA By Christian Arnold Published June 15, 2026, 12:08 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated. Multiple reports on Sunday indicated that Omar Artan will be paid despite not being able to enter the United States over what U.S. Border and Customs Protection claimed were “vetting concerns” after he arrived at Miami International Airport ahead of the World Cup.
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