Appointments of match officials at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16.
Law 5 - The Referee
Blog about the man and woman in the middle: appointments, analysis, discussions and much more. You are welcome.
Friday, 3 July 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 85: Switzerland - Algeria (discussion)
Switzerland and Algeria will meet in the Round of 32, the Argentinian referee Yael Falcon Perez will officiate the game, his third appearance in the competition.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 84: Spain - Austria (discussion)
Spain - Austria in the Round of 32, full European clash to be officiated by Glenn Nyberg. The Swedish referee at his third game in the tournament.
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 81: USA - Bosnia and Herzegovina (discussion)
The second game for Raphael Claus, the Brazilian referee in charge of USA - Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 82: Belgium - Senegal (discussion)
Belgium - Senegal in the Round of 32 is the third game for Said Martinez, the referee from Honduras.
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 80: England - DR Congo (discussion)
Jordan referee Adham Makhadmeh earned his place with a third assignment in KO stage: England - DR Congo.
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 79: Mexico - Ecuador (discussion)
Slavko Vinčić about to officiate a potentially hot Round of 32 game, Mexico - Ecuador. It will be his third appearance at 2026 World Cup.









