Premier League officials Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will referee at the 2026 World Cup, marking their second major tournament selection after Qatar 2022. England’s contingent includes six on-field officials: Oliver, Taylor, Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn, Stuart Burt, and James Mainwaring. Six women comprise the 52-referee panel, with Tori Penso (USA) and Katia García (Mexico) joining as match officials—a step up from 2022’s three female referees.
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s chief refereeing officer, emphasized expanding women’s roles, stating the body aims to "further develop women’s refereeing" globally.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing