World Cup 2026: FIFA selects 7 African referees out of 52 in total

On April 9, 2026, FIFA announced the selection of 52 referees for the 2026 World Cup, including seven from Africa. These referees represent seven different countries, including Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria), Pierre Atcho (Gabon), and Amin Mohamed (Egypt). The tournament, taking place in North America, will be a first with 48 teams and 104 matches. The referees will undergo intensive training in Miami and will utilize advanced technologies to support their decisions.