FIFA settles Omar Artan's payments despite ban
The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) has decided to pay all financial dues to Somali referee Omar Artan, despite his being banned from entering the United States and not participating in the management of the 2026 World Cup matches. Additionally, the European Football Union (UEFA) announced the appointment of Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. This move is regarded as an appreciation of his international career and a historic achievement, as he becomes the first non-European referee to oversee a Super Cup final. Artan is one of Africa's top referees, having won the Best African Referee Award for 2025, and he has extensive experience dating back to 2018.
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