Only one German referee chosen for World Cup.
FIFA has announced the referees for the 2026 World Cup. Six female referees were selected. No Austrian referee was chosen.
The 2026 World Cup will have 52 referees. Felix Zwayer is the only German referee selected. Two French referees, François Letexier and Clément Turpin, are also part of the group. This World Cup will be larger than the one in Qatar, which had 36 referees. The tournament will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Highlights
Six Female Referees Chosen
FIFA selected six female referees for the World Cup referee lineup.
No Austrian Referee Selected
The selection of referees did not include any Austrian referees.
Felix Zwayer Represents Germany
Felix Zwayer is the only German referee chosen for the 2026 World Cup.
52 Referees to Attend World Cup
FIFA will send 52 referees to the 2026 World Cup.
Two French Referees Included
François Letexier and Clément Turpin were selected as French referees.
Perspectives
- FIFA selected referees for the 2026 World Cup.
- Six female referees were chosen for the competition.
- Felix Zwayer was selected as the sole German referee.
- The 2026 World Cup will have 52 referees.
Der Standard and tagesschau highlight the lack of Austrian referees.
Der Standard, tagesschau
FAZ focuses on Zwayer's selection and the overall number of referees.
FAZ