UEFA appoints Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in August after he was refused entry to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Multiple outlets report that Artan, who was denied US entry, is selected by UEFA to take charge of the showpiece match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. The game is scheduled for 12 August and is expected to be played in Salzburg, according to reports. UEFA’s announcement is cited as the basis for the appointment, with the decision framed as a replacement opportunity for Artan following the World Cup access issue. Sources agree that the referee will oversee the contest between PSG, the Champions League winners, and Aston Villa, the Europa League winners. The reports consistently identify Artan as the official involved and specify the same competition, matchup, and date. No sources dispute the appointment or the stated reason relating to the earlier US entry denial.