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Omar Artan makes history officiating UEFA Super Cup in Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:52 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Omar Artan makes history officiating UEFA Super Cup in Austria

Summary

Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, marking the first time a non-European referee has presided over the match. The game took place in Salzburg, Austria, featuring Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa. Artan's participation comes after he was denied entry to the U.S. earlier this summer, preventing him from refereeing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite holding a valid visa. After the match, Artan expressed his pride with a statement saying, 'This is my World Cup.' His selection for the Super Cup by UEFA followed significant public support after his U.S. entry denial, which sparked international controversy.

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By the Numbers

•Omar Artan becomes the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup.
•The match occurred between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
•Artan was previously barred from entering the U.S. for the World Cup.
•His officiating is viewed as a symbolic triumph amid challenges.
•UEFA intervened to give Artan this opportunity after his exclusion.

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What they're saying

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Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States earlier this summer and missed his chance to referee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the Somalian official made history on Wednesday at the UEFA Super Cup
— Yahoo Sports

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