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August 11, 2026
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Somali referee Omar Artan makes history at UEFA Super Cup after World Cup heartbreak

Somali referee Omar Artan makes history at UEFA Super Cup after World Cup heartbreak

Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, becoming the first official from outside Europe to officiate the fixture, months after being controversially denied entry into the United States for the World Cup...

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Somali referee Omar Artan is set to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, making history as the first non-European official for the fixture.

  • Omar Artan, a 34-year-old Somali official, will referee the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.
  • This appointment comes months after Artan was controversially denied entry to the United States for the 2026 World Cup due to vetting concerns.
  • The landmark officiating role is a result of a cooperation agreement between UEFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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