In a major show of solidarity, UEFA and CAF have appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after he was denied entry to the US for the World Cup.

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August

Uefa said it wanted to show its respect to Omar after he was removed from the referee roster for the World Cup