Omar Artan

Omar Artan

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to US, addresses fans at the Mogadishu stadium in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 10 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

The 12 August match in Salzburg pits Champions League ⁠winners ​Paris St Germain ​against Europa League holders Aston Villa.

Omar Artan was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Thor Wegner/DeFodi Images/picture alliance

Somali referee barred from World Cup after US entry denial