FIFA will provide compensation to a Somali referee who was denied entry to the 2026 World Cup in the United States. The decision follows his exclusion due to travel restrictions and political tensions affecting international participation.
The incident has drawn attention to the impact of immigration policies on global sporting events, with the tournament facing criticism over access and inclusivity. FIFA's move to compensate the official underscores the organization's response to the controversy surrounding the referee's inability to take part in the event.