As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.

The 2026 World Cup action continues with Australia and Egypt. On Friday, Australia and Egypt will meet for a head-to-head at ...

There are over 50 different referees at the expanded 2026 World Cup.

Find out who the referee is for Belgium vs. Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, including Saíd Martínez's officiating style, controversies, and full match officials.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee ...

The U.S. men’s national team will be without star striker Folarin Balogun for the Round of 16 after he was shown a red card ...

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The first woman to referee a men's World Cup game, Stéphanie Frappart, is joining the staff of UEFA.

With the FIFA World Cup taking place in North America this summer, 12 News caught up with a few local soccer refferees on ...

After being denied entry to U.S. for World Cup, Africa's top ref is devastated. “I had the right papers and everything," Omar Artan said.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials Wednesday as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of ...

The U.S. Men’s National Team’s postgame celebration from Wednesday’s 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia-Herzegovina was muted ...