RIYADH — FIFA has selected a Saudi refereeing team to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 18.
The Saudi team includes referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakri, and video assistant referee Abdullah Al-Shahri.
Their selection follows strong performances in regional, continental and international competitions, including a notable appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile last year.
Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, congratulated the officials and wished them success at the tournament.
He said the selection reflects FIFA’s continued confidence in Saudi referees, citing their recent performances that have earned widespread recognition.
Source: Saudi Gazette