# Somali Referee Artan Thankful for Super Cup Role After World Cup Snub

Somali referee Omar Artan expressed gratitude for being selected to officiate in the Super Cup, calling it a meaningful opportunity. This comes after he was left out of the 2026 World Cup officiating roster, a decision he described as difficult. His inclusion highlights a step forward for refereeing representation from less-established football nations.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/10/somali-referee-omar-artan-super-cup-psg-aston-villa-world-cup-exclusion) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:40:46 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/11/aje-onl-nf_somali-referee-arrives-for-uefa-super-cup-110826?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:12:05 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/11/somali-referee-denied-world-cup-proud-to-oversee-uefa-super-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:09:21 +0000