Omar Artan appointed to officiate Uefa Super Cup after World Cup visa heartbreak

Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg on August 12. This follows his denial of entry into the US for the World Cup due to safety concerns. FIFA faced criticism for not intervening, and President Infantino defended a 'chill' approach.