Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026, in Salzburg between PSG and Aston Villa. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan as an excellent referee, stating football connects people. The appointment follows an agreement between UEFA and CAF to promote cooperation. Artan was named CAF men’s referee of the year in 2025.