Artan appointed UEFA Super Cup referee

TDT | Manama

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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, scheduled for August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.

UEFA confirmed that Artan will take charge of the match, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the first Somali referee to oversee a major UEFA final. The appointment represents one of the most high-profile assignments of his career and places him firmly back on the international stage.

This recognition comes less than a week after he was reportedly removed from FIFA’s World Cup referee list due to an inability to enter the United States despite holding a valid visa. Despite that setback, his selection for the Super Cup highlights his continued rise within elite-level refereeing.