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More than 100,000 supporters have signed a petition demanding that FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final between…

Jul 25, 202614 min read

UEFA is reportedly telling its video officials not to copy FIFA’s controversial use of the mistaken-identity rule at…

Jul 24, 202615 min read

The Champions League returned only two days after the World Cup final, but the pressure on Europe’s referees…

Jul 23, 202614 min read

The Bundesliga referee group has been reduced from 24 to 22 officials for 2026/27. We examine the two…

Jul 22, 202615 min read

A defender makes contact with an attacker inside the penalty area. The attacker falls, the referee allows play…

Jul 22, 202614 min read

Referees are not assessed only on penalties and red cards. We explain how observers examine every major decision,…

Jul 20, 202614 min read

The Premier League’s traditional referee structure has been replaced ahead of 2026/27. We examine who has left, which…

Jul 20, 202615 min read

Cristian Garay received only one match as the referee at the 2026 World Cup. It ended with two…

Jul 20, 202612 min read

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered outstanding football, dramatic knockout matches and several excellent refereeing performances. It also…

Jul 20, 202616 min read

Who were the best referees at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA selected 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and…

Jul 20, 202614 min read

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