Who will FIFA choose? An analysis by Mikael W. about the World Cup Preselection

Who will FIFA choose?

Wilton Sampaio from Brazil seems to be a safe name for 2026 WC 

2025-26 UEFA Youth League - Referee appointments for semifinals and final

The assignments for the last three games of 2025-26 Youth League. Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi to officiate the final.

Norwegian assignment for the final game, Rohit Saggi in charge 

2026 FIFA World Cup Inter-Confederation Play-Offs - Referee Appointments

Referee assignments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Inter-confederation Play-Offs. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Referee appointments for UEFA Play-Offs (Finals)

Referees in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA Play-Offs Finals, game to be played on Tuesday 31 March 2026. 

Referee appointments for international friendlies - March 2026

Referee assignments, March 2026 friendlies. 

2025–26 UEFA Women's Europa Cup Semifinals (Second Legs)

2025-26 UEFA Women's Europa Cup. Referee assignments for Semifinals, Second Legs. 

2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League Quarterfinals (Second Legs)

2025/26 UEFA Women's Champions League, referee assignments for quarterfinals, second legs. 

UEFA Nations League 2024/25 - Referee Appointments for Play-offs (Second Legs)

2024-25 UEFA Nations League, referee appointments for Play-Offs  (Second Legs) 

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Referee appointments for UEFA Play-Offs (Semifinals)

Referees in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA Play-Offs Semifinals, game to be played on Thursday 26 March 2026. 

2026 FIFA World Cup - AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA seminars (updated on 24 March with UEFA changes)

The preselection process for the World Cup is in its final stages; candidates from each confederation will gather in their respective seminars before the final cut and the selection of the referees who will officiate at the 2026 World Cup.