The on-field officiating team consists of João Pinheiro as the referee, with Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia serving as assistant referees. When FIFA announced the match officials for Saturday’s World ...
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This year, 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video ...
The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each ...
The 2026 World Cup will continue using a technology-aided review system that aims to eliminate human error in officiating decisions. The system allows officials to ...