FIFA has appointed Portuguese referee João Pinheiro to officiate Saturday's 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Pinheiro's appointment has drawn attention because of the controversy surrounding some of his decisions during last

The World Cup referees are hand-selected by FIFA and must pass a series of physical tests and skills courses, while also abiding by strict rules. Here are some surprising details you didn’t know about World Cup referees.

In fact, a very prominent sight throughout this tournament will be referee Ismail Elfath. Elfath was the head referee for the match between Group F opponents Netherlands and Japan, where he handed out a yellow card to the Netherlands' Memphis Depay.

Regarded as one of Africa’s top soccer referees, the respected Omar Artan, unfortunately, was barred from entry into the USA for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Despite his impressive, award-winning career, Artan won’t find himself officiating in the ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa's best referee and is considered a hero to many in his country.

Discover the incredible physical demands placed on soccer referees during a match. Learn how far these officials run without breaks or substitutions to keep up with fast-paced play and maintain complete control over the game.

FOX Sports' rules analyst Mark Clattenburg explained how newly implemented rule changes have impacted the World Cup.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials Wednesday as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu,