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Omar Artan appointed to referee Uefa Super Cup after World Cup exclusion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Omar Artan appointed to referee Uefa Super Cup after World Cup exclusion

Summary

Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. His appointment follows a denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup due to allegations related to terrorism. Artan was set to be the first Somali referee at the World Cup but faced immigration issues. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan's skills, and Uefa has coordinated with the Austrian Football Association to ensure Artan's entry for the match is successful.

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By the Numbers

•Omar Artan is the 2025 Caf men's referee of the year.
•The Uefa Super Cup will feature PSG and Aston Villa.
•Artan was barred from the US despite holding a diplomatic passport.
•Uefa is confident Artan will pass through security in Salzburg.
•The match is scheduled for August 12.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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