There will be more referees and other officials at the 2026 World Cup than ever before Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images Officials for the World Cup come from all over the world. For this year’s tournament, a total of 170 officials have been selected.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the sport's top officials on its biggest stage. But beyond the pressure, responsibility and scrutiny, there is also a financial side to refereeing the tournament.

VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.

Italian assistant referee Domenico Rocca wonders why penalties are given after VAR intervention, but not when Inter Milan played Roma. Rocca penned a letter that has been published on Arbitri.com. He noted that referee-designator Gianluca Rocchi personally ...

FIFA will use a technology to detect offsides in a semi-automated way during the World Cup (June 11-July 19). This tool should allow assistant referees to raise their flag more quickly, as they will