# Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

- Published: 2026-06-14T09:00:08Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:24:40Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c79y10r2plzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

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