Somali Referee Omar Artan Makes History in UEFA Super Cup
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, was appointed by UEFA to officiate the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026, in Salzburg, Austria, after being denied entry to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This appointment marked a significant milestone as Artan became the first non-European and first African referee to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup.
The match ended with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Aston Villa 2-1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG in the 20th minute, followed by a goal from 17-year-old Brian Madjo just before halftime.
Désiré Doué scored the winning goal in the 61st minute. Artan's performance was critically assessed, with no significant officiating controversies reported, allowing the focus to remain on the match itself.
A key moment occurred when VAR overturned an offside call to validate Doué's goal, ensuring PSG retained their lead and ultimately won the match.
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