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Texas is quietly rising as a powerhouse for elite soccer referees, with stars like Ismail Elfath, Armando Villarreal, and Brooke Mayo leading the charge — all hailing from the Lone Star State and now officiating at the world’s biggest stages, including the 2022 and 2023 World Cups. As Dallas and Houston prepare to host major 2026 World Cup matches, their homegrown officials are proving that Texas isn’t just a soccer fanbase — it’s a referee factory.

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