Referee Cartan to Receive His World Cup Salary
Jun 14 (Jowhar) - Referee Omar Cartan, who was denied entry into the United States to officiate the World Cup, will be given his full payment for the tournament. Cartan was questioned for 11 hours by U.S. immigration authorities while at Miami airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed to enter the country after his diplomatic passport and U.S. visa were denied.
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Article context
What happened
- Referee Omar Cartan has been denied entry into the United States to officiate at the World Cup but will receive his full salary for the tournament. He was questioned for 11 hours by U.S.
Key claims
- Cartan was denied entry into the U.S. because of alleged connections to terrorist organizations.
- He was questioned for 11 hours by U.S. immigration authorities.
- FIFA is committed to paying Cartan's salary despite his inability to participate in the World Cup.
- Cartan claims he had the correct documentation and visa to enter the U.S.
Source limitations
- The article does not provide independent verification of the claims regarding Cartan's alleged ties to terrorist groups.
- There is no response from U.S. immigration authorities regarding Cartan's situation.
- The article relies on Cartan's statements and unnamed sources for some claims.
Reader takeaway
Readers should note that Cartan's denial of entry is linked to serious allegations that remain unverified.
What remains unclear
- What specific evidence led to the allegations against Cartan?
- How much will Cartan's salary be for the World Cup?
- What are the implications of this incident for future officiating opportunities for Cartan?
Why it matters
The article does not provide enough independently verified detail to assess the specific significance of this event beyond what is reported.
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Jun 14 (Jowhar) - Referee Omar Cartan, who was denied entry into the United States to officiate the World Cup, will be given his full payment for the tournament.
Cartan was questioned for 11 hours by U.S. immigration authorities while at Miami airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed to enter the country after his diplomatic passport and U.S. visa were denied.
A U.S. government official stated that Cartan was not allowed entry because he was accused of having connections with individuals suspected of being part of terrorist organizations.
Cartan stated that border officials questioned him about his relationship with the Al Shabab group fighting in Somalia, and he told them that he knew nothing about that organization.
“I had the correct documents and everything, I had the right visa,” Cartan said.
“I am just a referee trying to live my dream, my biggest dream in my life, which was to come to the World Cup.” Sources told BBC Sport that although Cartan will not participate in the World Cup, Fifa is committed to paying his salary. Referees do not know the actual amount they will receive for officiating the World Cup, which is paid after the tournament concludes.
Cartan, who is the 2025 referee of the year for the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has been invited to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa, which will take place in Salzburg, Austria on August 12.
In June 2025, he officiated the second leg of Pyramids FC in the Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Fifa appointed Cartan for the Under-20 World Cup held in Chile, where he managed three matches including the third-place playoff.
At the end of the year, he officiated two matches in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations, and he was also a referee in the 2024 tournament. Source; BBC Sport
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