#Somali referee Omar Artan arrived in Kuwait to officiate the final Zain Premier League match between Kuwait SC and Qadsia SC on June 29, 2026.
Omar will also officiate the UEFA Super Cup final match between PSG and Aston Villa, which will take place in Salzburg, Austria, on August 12, 2026.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will receive his full tournament fee.
Sources told BBC Sport that even though Artan will take no part in the World Cup, Fifa has committed to paying his salary.
Referees do not know the actual fee they will receive for officiating at the World Cup, which is paid after the tournament is over.
🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!
We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.
This is clear discrimination and political interference in sport. No team should be made to compete under conditions no other country would ever accept.
FIFA has a lot to answer for.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to referee at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States.
He received a diplomatic passport from the Somali embassy but was turned away upon his arrival.
Omar Artan was elected Best African Referee in 2025.
Amin Abdullah was the guard at the mosque in San Diego for years.
He was key in stopping the shooters from reaching the children today.
This was his final post on Facebook.
Prayers for San Diego
I went to this Islamic center in 2023 soon after I became muslim. Horrific to hear of a tragedy inspired by hate happening in such a place beauty.
Thank you to the love speech community for your contributions to Gaza relief this year. Our charity was able to provide clean water distribution to the children and families in need. May God reward you for your efforts ❤️
🚨 Paul Pogba on Cristiano Ronaldo during his darkest period :
“When the suspension news came out, my phone was full for two days… then suddenly, silence. People I thought were brothers disappeared. Agents stopped calling. Friends became busy. Football can make you feel loved… but it can also show you who’s real.”
“But one name I didn’t expect to hear from was Cristiano.”
“He didn’t call me to talk about football, training, or headlines. He asked me one thing… ‘How is your family? Are you okay mentally?’ That hit me differently.”
“A few days later he told me, ‘If you need anything anything for your family, your recovery, your life call me. Pride should never stop you from accepting help.’”
“At that moment, I wasn’t talking to Cristiano Ronaldo the superstar… I was talking to a man who understood pain, pressure, and loneliness.”
“I’ve played with champions before… but in hard times, you discover who the real ones are.”
BREAKING: Minneapolis declares July 3, 2026. "Ilkacase Qays' Day"
Mayor Frey honors a Somali artist for inspiring youth, preserving culture, and strengthening community cohesion.