13.08.2026 09:20
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was not allowed entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officiated the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. With this appointment, Artan made history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan officiated the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa. In the match officiated by Artan, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, becoming the winner of the trophy.
MADE HISTORY
With this match, a historic first was achieved for Omar Artan as well. The Somali referee went down in history as the first non-European referee to officiate a final match in UEFA Super Cup history.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
Omar Artan's name had previously come to the agenda due to an incident before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Somali referee, who was expected to take part in the tournament, was not allowed entry into the USA.