2026 FIFA World Cup Match 12: Sweden - Tunisia (discussion)

Yael Falcón is the second referee from Argentina to officiate a game at this tournament, he will be in charge of Sweden - Tunisia. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 9: Ivory Coast - Ecuador (discussion)

François Letexier has replaced Michael Oliver in this game, following a minor injury by the English referee. We wish Oliver a speedy recovery and Letexier a good game! 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 11: Netherlands - Japan (discussion)

US referee Ismail Elfath will officiate Netherlands - Japan on domestic soil. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 10: Germany - Curaçao (discussion)

CAF officiating crew in charge of Germany - Curaçao. Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed  will officiate the game. 

2026 FIFA WC - Referee appointments for Group Stage starting from Match #17

Appointments of match officials at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage. 

Szymon Marciniak POL meets again Argentina 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 6: Australia - Türkiye (discussion)

Jesús Valenzuela in the middle for Australia -  Türkiye, let's comment his performance.  

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 5: Haiti - Scotland (discussion)

The trio from Algeria will officiate Haiti - Scotland, good luck to Ghorbal and his team! 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 7: Brazil - Morocco (discussion)

CONMEBOL - CAF clash for Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić. He is in charge of Brazil - Morocco. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 8: Qatar - Switzerland (discussion)

Said Martinez from Honduras is the first referee from CONCACAF to officiate at 2026 World Cup.

 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 4: USA - Paraguay (discussion)

Debut of an UEFA crew at the World Cup: Dutch Danny Makkelie in charge of USA - Paraguay.