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Omar Artan, Uefa, Fifa
United States, Salzburg
June 2026
Verified: June 12, 2026
"Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US for the World Cup due to alleged associations with terror organizations. Artan has been appointed to officiate the Uefa Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa in August. The appointment is seen as a gesture of support from Uefa following the controversy surrounding his World Cup exclusion."