Dutch referee Danny Makkelie has been appointed to officiate the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Morocco and Haiti. The assignment was confirmed by FIFA on June 22, 2026, as part of the official referee designations for the tournament.
Makkelie, 43, is an experienced international referee who has officiated at multiple major tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. He will be assisted by a team of Dutch assistant referees for this match.
The Morocco-Haiti match is scheduled to take place during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in World Cup history.
