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As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.
There are over 50 different referees at the expanded 2026 World Cup.
FIFA has appointed Yael Falcón Pérez of Argentina to officiate the Round of 32 clash between Switzerland and Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who is the referee? Brazilian referee Raphael Claus has been appointed to officiate the fixture, in what will be only his second match at this World Cup, having taken charge of Sp
Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt became the first all-American, all-women officiating crew at the men’s World Cup.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials Wednesday as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu,
Referee Adham Makhadmeh Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images England benefited from a contentious refereeing decision during their goalless group-stage draw with Ghana. When Thomas Tuchel’s side face DR Congo on Wednesday, they will hope the ...
Take a look at the full list of referees and match officials appointed for the Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash.
