FIFA has appointed 170 match officials to the 104-game 2026 World Cup. They hail from 50 nations, with the USA providing one of the largest contingents.

🇺🇸 U.S. 2026 World Cup officials
Referees: Ismail Elfath*, Tori Penso
Assistant referees: Kyle Atkins*, Brooke Mayo, Kathryn Nesbitt*, Corey Parker*
Video match officials: Joe Dickerson, Armando Villarreal*
* Officiated at 2022 World Cup.

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