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.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 77: France - Sweden (discussion)
Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate his third game at WC, France - Sweden, in the Round of 32.
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 78: Ivory Coast - Norway (discussion)
Jesus Valenzuela, the Venezuelan referee, will officiate his third game at 2026 WC: Ivory Costa - Norwa in the Round of 32.
2026 FIFA World Cup Match 75: Netherlands - Morocco (discussion)
Wilton Sampaio gets his third game at WC, as he is in charge of Round of 32 game Netherlands - Morocco.









