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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
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.
June 14, 2026Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
June 11, 2026FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
June 10, 2026World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.
June 10, 2026Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
June 9, 2026Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters
June 9, 2026'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
June 6, 2026Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
June 4, 2026Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
May 2, 2026Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
April 24, 2026Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says - Reuters
Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says Reuters
April 11, 2026