Four Moroccan referees have been selected by FIFA to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The selection represents a significant achievement for Moroccan football officiating at the highest level of the sport.
The four officials selected are referee Jayed Jalal, along with assistant referees and additional officials from Morocco's football federation. Their inclusion in the final FIFA referee list reflects the growing recognition of African officiating standards on the world stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history, featuring 48 national teams for the first time, with matches spread across 16 host cities in the three North American countries. The expanded format means a greater number of matches and, consequently, a larger pool of referees required to officiate the tournament.
Morocco's representation among the selected referees continues the country's rising profile in international football, following the Moroccan national team's historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has invested significantly in developing officiating talent alongside its player development programs.
