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FIFA Unveils World Cup Referees: Global Talent, Homegrown Fire

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FIFA announces 170 match officials for the 2026 World Cup, featuring 52 referees, 88 assistants, and 30 video assistant referees. UEFA leads with 15 referees, followed by CONMEBOL with 12. Notable names include Polands Szymon Marciniak and Frances François Letexier. Host nations get nine referees, with Tori Penso and Katia García being the only female referees. The tournament kicks off June 11th and ends July 19th, promising epic battles with global talent and homegrown fire.

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