FIFA（国際サッカー連盟）は2026年北中米ワールドカップの審判員を発表したが、韓国人審判員は4大会連続でリストから外れた。今回の審判団は6大陸連盟の50カ国から、主審52人、副審88人、ビデオ審判員30人で構成される。
FIFAは金曜日、米国、カナダ、メキシコの共催となる2026年ワールドカップの審判員リストを公表した。今大会は出場国が32カ国から48カ国に拡大される史上最大規模の大会となり、FIFAはこれを「史上最も包括的な審判団」と評している。主審52人、副審88人、ビデオ審判員30人は6大陸連盟の50の加盟国から選出された。FIFAによると、選考は「品質第一」の原則に基づき、近年のFIFA主催大会や国際試合、国内リーグでの一貫したパフォーマンスが重視されたという。韓国の審判員がワールドカップから遠ざかるのは、2010年南アフリカ大会で副審を務めた鄭解相氏以来となる。韓国サッカー界の歴史において、2002年に日本との共催で行われた大会で金永珠氏が韓国人として初めて主審を務めたことは大きな節目となっている。
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Five more Indian match officials have been added to the FIFA International List for 2026, boosting India's representation to 19. This includes three referees and two assistant referees, with notable achievements in recent training programs. The All India Football Federation announced the inclusions on December 31, 2025.
FIFA has appointed 14 match officials from Trinidad and Tobago and six from Guyana to its international referees panel for 2026, highlighting regional growth in elite officiating. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association praised the milestone as a testament to disciplined development programs. Guyana's federation marked the occasion with a ceremony honoring the officials' achievements.
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South Korea has been drawn into Group A for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing Mexico, South Africa and a European playoff winner. At the draw in Washington, the team avoided a top-10 opponent, but coach Hong Myung-bo stressed there are no easy rivals. The tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada, runs from June 11 to July 19.
The draw for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Friday, December 5, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The event starts at 17:00 GMT and will determine the group stage matchups for the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Forty-two teams have qualified, with six spots to be decided in March 2026 playoffs.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule has been announced, featuring 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament draw places 48 teams into 12 groups, with opening matches highlighting host nations and traditional powerhouses. Broadcasters BBC and ITV in the UK will cover key games, including those for England and Scotland.
The United States has introduced the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System, known as FIFA PASS, to help international fans secure visa interviews ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This voluntary program targets ticket holders from countries with long visa wait times, while maintaining standard security checks. The initiative aims to facilitate smooth travel for the tournament, which the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup during a live broadcast from Washington, D.C., featuring legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, Hristo Stoichkov, and Alexi Lalas. The schedule covers all 104 matches across hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA, with opening games set for June 2026. It aims to minimize travel and optimize conditions for teams and fans.