Somali referee Omar Artan appointed to UEFA Super Cup final
ESPN Soccer • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Omar Artan, the Somali referee barred from officiating at the World Cup, will oversee the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. UEFA announced Artan's appointment, highlighting his abilities and the significance of his role for African referees. Artan made headlines after being denied entry to the U.S. due to accusations related to terrorism, which FIFA confirmed led to him being removed from the World Cup officiating roster. His selection for the Super Cup is seen as a step towards unity in football between Africa and Europe.
- •Omar Artan will referee the Super Cup on August 12.
- •He was barred from entering the U.S. for the World Cup.
- •UEFA aims to promote unity and cooperation in football.
- •Artan's case received international attention following his travel ban.
- •He has previously won the CAF men's referee of the year award.
- 2:30 PMESPN Soccer — Barred WC referee Artan to officiate Super Cup fin...
- 1:39 PMThe Guardian Sport — Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup - UEFA
"Omar Artan to officiate PSG v Aston Villa in August ‘Football is made to connect people,’ says Uefa head Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, Uefa has announced. Artan found himself at the centre of controversy after being denied entry to the US, with the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, suggesting he was powerless to overrule Donald Trump’s administration. Somalia is one of 12 countries on a travel ban list introduced by the US president last year. Continue reading...
"Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA's Super Cup, European football's governing body announced.His appointment to referee the Super Cup "is a great honour for Omar Artan and for African referees and is also an excellent example of football, bringing together and uniting people from Africa and Europe and worldwide", Motsepe said.
"Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 11, 2026, 2:30 PMBarred WC referee Artan to officiate Super Cup fin...
Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.
- The Guardian SportJun 11, 2026, 1:39 PMSomali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa
Omar Artan to officiate PSG v Aston Villa in August ‘Football is made to connect people,’ says Uefa head Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, Uefa has announced. Artan found himself at the centre of controversy after being denied entry to the US, with the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, suggesting he was powerless to overrule Donald Trump’s administration. Somalia is one of 12 countries on a travel ban list introduced by the US president last year. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:33 PMSomali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup - UEFA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA's Super Cup, European football's governing body announced.His appointment to referee the Super Cup "is a great honour for Omar Artan and for African referees and is also an excellent example of football, bringing together and uniting people from Africa and Europe and worldwide", Motsepe said.
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