Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee who was refused entry into the United States for the World Cup, is appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in August. Multiple outlets report that UEFA selects Artan for the 12 August match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, which is scheduled to be played in Salzburg. The decision follows UEFA’s earlier determination that he will not take part in the World Cup due to the US entry refusal. The reports describe the appointment as for the “showcase” Super Cup encounter between the Champions League winners PSG and the Europa League winners Aston Villa. UEFA’s selection means Artan will continue his refereeing role at a major European match shortly after the World Cup exclusion. The coverage does not indicate a change to his status regarding the World Cup, focusing instead on the subsequent assignment for the Super Cup game.