FIFA appoints 52 referees, 88 assistants and 30 VAR officials for World Cup

FIFA has appointed 52 referees, 88 assistants and 30 video match officials from across all six confederations and 50 member associations selected for the 23rd edition of the World Cup between June and July this year...

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FIFA has announced the selection of 52 referees, 88 assistants, and 30 VAR officials for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the largest group of match officials ever assembled for the tournament, which will feature a 48-team format.

A total of 170 officials (52 referees, 88 assistants, 30 VAR) have been appointed.
The selection was made by FIFA, with Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s chief refereeing officer, emphasizing the high quality and consistency of the chosen individuals.
The tournament is scheduled to take place between June 11 and July 19, 2026, across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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