Omar Artan, FIFA, UEFA, Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa
15 June 2026
FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan for his World Cup assignments after he was refused entry to the United States before the tournament. Artan returned to Somalia after U.S. officials cited visa-related vetting concerns.
Sources said the final payment depends on how many matches Artan would have received, but FIFA will fully remunerate his commitment. UEFA has also appointed him to referee the Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.