FIFA has announced the referees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place next June in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with an expanded 48-team format.
The list features a notable Qatari presence, with Abdulrahman Al Jassim named as referee, alongside assistants Saud Ahmed and Taleb Salem Al Marri, and Khamis Al Marri as VAR. Their selection reflects the rising global recognition of Qatari refereeing standards.