Refereeing World

Hugh Dallas will lead the newly-unified group officiating across the Premier League and Championship, overseeing the training, performance management and technical development of officials. He will also continue to work closely with stakeholders and play an important role in ongoing engagement with clubs. Dallas has made a significant contribution to the organisation since joini...

The road towards the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 for the Continent’s elite match officials was charted during the 4th AFC Referees Committee Meeting. Led virtually by Chairperson Hany Taleb Al-Raeesi, the meeting locked in key preparation milestones to ensure the Continent's refereeing standards match the magnitude of the upcoming 19th edition. This will begin with the annou...

Concacaf continued its commitment to referee development with the 2026 Concacaf Refereeing Summer Seminar in collaboration with Leagues Cup, held July 27-29 in Dallas, Texas. The three-day seminar brought together the Confederation’s referees, assistant referees, video match officials, instructors, and refereeing staff to prepare for Leagues Cup and international competitions du...