Four Referees to Represent Morocco at 2026 World Cup

Author: Farah Ben GamraPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Morocco

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Four Referees to Represent Morocco at 2026 World Cup

Morocco will have four referees officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Jalal Jayed, the first Moroccan central referee selected since 2006. The list of officials, confirmed by FIFA, includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials. Jean-Jacques Ndala, who officiated the controversial 2025 AFCON final, has been left out. This selection highlights the growing recognition of Moroccan refereeing on the international stage.

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