The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious and widely-viewed sporting event. It was estimated that more than 700 million people watched the final match of the 2014 tournament. FIFA World Cup 2022 will begin on 21 November 2022 and is going to be the first time hosted in Middle East Country, Qatar. To ensure the safety and fair play, referees are allotted in each and every match. Like all the other FIFA World Cups, some well experienced and talented referees has been selected for 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The official list of FIFA World Cup 2022 referees has been released.
Here is the FIFA World Cup 2022 Referees List With Names
Let’s check out all the referees for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches given below.
- Abdurrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar),
- Alireza Faghani (Iran),
- Anthony Taylor (England),
- Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain),
- Bakary Gassama (Gambia),
- Chris Beath (Australia),
- Clément Turpin (France),
- César Arturo Ramos (Mexico),
- Daniel Siebert (Germany),
- Daniele Orsato (Italy),
- Danny Makkelie (Netherlands),
- Facundo Tello (Argentina),
- Fernando Rapallini (Argentina),
- Ismail Elfath (United States),
- István Kovács (Hungary),
- Jan Seidel (Germany),
- Janny Sikazwe (Zambia),
- Jesús Valenzuela (México),
- Luis Enrique Santander (Colombia),
- Ma Ning (China),
- Mario Escobar (Colombia),
- Matthew Conger (New Zealand),
- Michael Oliver (England),
- Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (UAE),
- Mustapha Ghorbal (Tunisia),
- Rafael Foltyn (Poland),
- Raphael Claus (Netherlands),
- Said Martínez (Spain),
- Salima Mukansanga (Burundi),
- Slavko Vinčić (Croatia),
- Stéphanie Frappart (France),
- Szymon Marciniak (Poland),
- Victor Gomes (South Africa),
- Wilton Sampaio (Brazil),
- Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan)
How referees play an essential role in the match
Even though referees are not much known in public, they play an essential role in the match. He or she is responsible for making sure that the game is played according to the rules and that the players are safe. Without referees, the game can get out of hand and become dangerous for both the players on the field and the people watching. So, the role of referees in sports is important for making sure games are friendly and fans have a good time.
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FAQs
Who are the female referees of FIFA World Cup 2022?
1. Stéphanie Frappart (France)
2. Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan)
3. Salima Mukansanga (Burundi)
Who is the richest referee in FIFA World Cup 2022?
Antonio Mateu Lahoz from Spain.