"FIFA has appointed 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials for World Cup 2026. Match assignments will be confirmed at a later date."
"Mustapha Ghorbal has been refereeing in Algeria's top division since 2011 and was promoted to the FIFA international referees' list in 2014."
"Yael Falcon is a PE teacher who has been eligible to referee international matches since 2022 and will make his World Cup debut this summer."
"Alireza Faghani, an experienced referee on the FIFA international referees list since 2008, will officiate his third World Cup finals this summer."
FIFA has confirmed the roster of officials for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, requiring a team of officials to manage gameplay, hydration breaks, and video replays. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials have been appointed. Notable referees include Mustapha Ghorbal, Yael Falcon Perez, Dario Herrera, Facundo Tello, and Alireza Faghani, each bringing various levels of experience to the event.
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