The world football governing body, FIFA released the official list of 69 assistant referees that will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They were carefully selected from more than 40 countries across the continents to help 36 referees preside over the 64 matches of the competition.
Out of this number, only 4 are women; Xiang Shi from China, Karen Diaz Median from Mexico, Neuza Back from Brazil, and Kathryn Nesbitt from the United States.
Below Is The List Of The 69 Assistant Referees That Will Officiate In Qatar
1. Mohammadreza Abolfazli
Abolfazli's Profile
- Date of Birth: 13 September 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Iran
- Nationality: Iranian
- International Career: 2009
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: AFC U-23 Championship 2020
Mohamadreza Abolfazli was born in Iran on September 13, 1977. He was an assistant referee during the 2020 AFC Under-23 Championship in Thailand.
The 47-year-old is one of 69 assistant referees selected by FIFA for the 2022 World Cup Qatar.
2. Mahmoud Abouelregal
Abouelregal's Profile
- Date of Birth: 14 October 1987
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: Egypt
- Nationality: Egyptian
- International Career: 2015
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2019 FIFA Club World Cup
37-year-old Egyptian assistant referee will be one of the assistant referees for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His last assignment was at the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup.
3. Taleb Al Marri
Al Marri's Profile
- Date of Birth: 14 December 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of birth: Qatar
- Nationality: Qatari
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Under20 World Cup, AFC Champions League, and World Cup qualifiers, 2018 FIFA World Cup
Taleb Al Marri was the first Qatari referee to represent his country in Russia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup. Now, he will do it again on home soil come November 20, 2022.
4. Mohamed Al Hammadi
Al Hammadi's Profile
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: United Arab Emirates
- Nationality: Emirati
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Asian Cup Qualifiers 2015, U20 World Cup 2017, U17 World Cup 2017, AFC U23 Championship 2020, FIFA Club World Cup 2020, AFC Champions League
40-year-old Emirati assistant referee, Mohamed Al Hammadi is part of the 69 assistant referees chosen by FIFA for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. His previous assignments include the 2017 Under-20 FIFA World Cup, the 2020 AFC Under-23 Championship, and the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.
5. Hasan Al Mahri
Al Mahri's Profile
- Date of Birth: 08 February 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: United Arab Emirates
- Nationality: Emirati
- International Career: 2011
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2018 World Cup, Asian Champions League final, 2020 FIFA Club World Cup
Emirati assistant referee, Hasan Al Mahri was born on February 8, 1978. The 47-year-old has been selected by FIFA for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His most recent assignment before the latest was the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.
6. Saoud Ahmed Almaqaleh
Almaqaleh's Profile
- Date of Birth: 18 December 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of birth: Qatar
- Nationality: Qatari
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: AFC Asian Qualifiers, 2020 AFC Champions League
Saoud Ahmed Almaqaleh will make his FIFA debut as an assistant referee at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was born and raised in Qatar and was appointed as assistant referee at the 2020 AFC Champions League.
7. Mihai Artene
Artene's Profile
- Date of Birth: 4 October 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Vaslui, Romania
- Nationality: Romanian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2021, FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2017
Born Mihai Ovidiu Artene in Vaslui, Romania, the 47-year-old will be an assistant alongside 68 others at Qatar FIFA World Cup. He previously assisted in the 2021 World Cup qualifiers for Europe.
8. Kyle Atkins
Atkins' Profile
- Date of Birth: Dec 23, 1986
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: United States of America
- Nationality: America
- International Career: 2018
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2019 U-20 World Cup, 2020 Tokyo Olympics
American assistant referee Kyle Atkins officiated at the 2019 Under-20 FIFA World Cup, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 37-year-old will continue in that role at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
9. Neuza Back
Back's Profile
- Date of Birth: August 11, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Saudades, SC, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: CONMEBOL Libertadores Feminina 2018, 2020 FIFA Club World Cup final, J1 League
Nueza Back from Brazil will join 68 assistant referees officiating at the World Cup in Qatar. Her previous assignments include CONMEBOL Libertadores Feminina 2018, and the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.
10. Ashley Beecham
Beecham's Profile
- Date of Birth: 23 May 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of birth: Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Asian Champions League, and Hyundai A-League
Australian assistant referee, Ashly Beecham previously officiated in competitions such as the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Asian Champions League, and Hyundai A-League. He has been listed among the 69 assistant referees that will join 39 referees for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
11. Juan Pablo Belatti
Belatti's Profile
- Date of Birth: April 15, 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of birth: Saladillo , Buenos Aires Province , Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- International Career: 2011
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2013 Confederations Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2015 Copa América, Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Juan Pablo Belatti officiated at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and Russia, respectively. He will serve as an assistant referee in his third world cup assignment in Qatar.
12. Simon Bennett
Bennett's Profile
- Date of Birth: 24 May 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: England
- Nationality: English
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2021 Emirates FA Cup Final, 2021 FA Cup final, Euro 2020
39-year-old English assistant referee Simon Bennette has been appointed by FIFA as one of the assistant referees for the November 20, 2022, FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He previously officiated in the 2020 Euro and 2021 FA Cup.
13. Gary Beswick
Beswick's Profile
- Date of Birth: 10 August 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: England
- Nationality: English
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals, Euro 2020, Premier League games 2020/2021
Gary Beswick, born in England on August 10, 1977, will officiate as an assistant referee in Qatar and 68 others. The 47-year-old was an assistant referee at the 2017 and 2029 FA Cup, Euro 2020, and the 2020/2021 English Premier League season.
14. Diego Bonfa
Bonfa's Profile
- Date of Birth: 4 December 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- International Career: 2011
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: UEFA Euro 2020, CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022
47-year-old Argentine assistant referee, Diego Bonfa will be officiating in the FIFA World Cup for the first time. He previously assisted in the UEFA Euro 2020 and the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022.
15. Bruno Boschilia
Boschilia's Profile
- Date of Birth: 13 April 1983
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2011 Champions League Final, CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2022
Bruno Boschilia is a Brazilian assistant referee, he officiated at the 2011 Champions League Final and the CONMEBOL quarter-finals (first leg). Qatar will be his first time at a FIFA World Cup.
16. Ezequiel Brailovsky
Brailovsky's Profile
- Date of Birth: 14 April 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of birth: Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2012/2013 Argentine Superliga Final Tournament
Argentine assistant referee, Ezequiel Brailovsky will be among the 69 assistant referees officiating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
17. Stuart Burt
Burt's Profile
- Date of Birth: 3 March 1980
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of birth: England
- Nationality: English
- International Career: 2011
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Champions League Qualifier, Europa League Qualifier, Europa Conference League Qualifier
45-year-old English assistant referee, Stuart Burt officiated several qualifying matches including the Champions League, the Europa League ad Europa Conference League.
18. Djibril Camara
Camara's Profile
- Date of Birth: Aug 20, 1983
- Age: 41 years old
- Place of birth: Senegal
- Nationality: Senegalese
- International Career: 2009
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World cup 2018 (Russia), FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa, FIFA Olympic Games 2016
Djibril Camara is a Senegalese assistant referee who officiated at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and Rio 2016 Olympics. He is listed by FIFA for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
19. Cao Yi
Yi's Profile
- Date of Birth: May 15, 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: China PR
- Nationality: Chinese
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2020 AFC Under-23 Championship
Chinese assistant referee, Cao Yi will join his compatriots; referee Ma Ning and assistant referee Shi Xiang as part of the officials to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
20. Ciro Carbone
Carbone's Profile
- Date of Birth: July24, 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of birth: Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- International Career: 2019
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2021/2022 World Cup Qualifiers Europe, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, 2020 Euro Qualifiers
Italian assistant referee, Ciro Carbone will officiate at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His previous assignments include the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and 2020 Euro qualifiers.
21. Pau Cebrián
Cebrian's Profile
- Date of Birth: 15 May 1979
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of birth: Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe, 2016 Rio Olympics, Euro 2020, 2015 Under-20 FIFA World Cup, 2017 Under-20 FIFA World Cup
This is the second Italian assistant referee, Pau Cebrian will be officiating at a FIFA World Cup. His first was the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and now the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Additionally, he officiated at several international competitions such as the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2020 Euro, and the 2017 Under-20 FIFA World Cup.
22. Gabriel Chade
Chade's Profile
- Date of Birth: 22 May 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2022, CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022,
44-year-old Argentine assistant referee, Gabriel Chade was listed as a FIFA referee since 2016. He will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar together with 68 others.
23. Nicolas Danos
Danos' Profile
- Date of Birth: 27 September 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: France
- Nationality: French
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: UCL- Quarter Finals 2022, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2016 Rio Olympics, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe, 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup, 2021 FIFA Club World Cup
French assistant referee, Nicolas Danos was part of the match officials at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He has been selected by FIFA to be among the 69 assistant referees for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
24. Jan de Vries
de Vries' Profile
- Date of Birth: 14 July 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- International Career: 2017
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Europe, Euro Qualifiers 2019
Jan de Vries was an assistant referee during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Europe. He will join 68 others to officiate at the World Cup in Qatar.
25. Karen Diaz Medina
Medina's Profile
- Date of Birth: 10 November 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Aguascalientes Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- International Career: 2018
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Women’s U-17 Championship in Managua, Nicaragua, Men’s Under-20 Championship in Bradenton Florida, The Scotiabank Concacaf League, 2020 Women’s Olympic Qualifying in Texas
40-year-old Mexican referee, Karen Diaz Medina was certified as a FIFA assistant referee in 2018. She officiated in several CONCACAF competitions such as the women’s Under-7 Championship in Nicaragua, and the Men’s Under-20 Championship in Bradenton Florida.
26. Roberto Díaz Pérez
Perez' Profile
- Date of Birth: 29 April 1976
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- International Career: 2008
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe, FIFA World Cup 2018, 2016 Rio Olympics, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe. Euro 2020, 2013, 2015, and 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup
Qatar 2022 World Cup will be the second outing for Spanish assistant referee, Roberto Diaz Preez after officiating in Russia in 2018. His previous assignments include the 2016 Rio Olympics, and 2021/22 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Europe.
27. Jerson Dos Santos
Santos' Profile
- Date of Birth:1 May 1983
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Angola
- Nationality: Angolan
- International Career: 2009
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Africa, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, CAF African Cup, FIFA U20 World Cup 2017, FIFA U17 World Cup 2015, FIFA Club World Cup 2016, CAF Champions League
Angolan assistant referee, Jerson Dos Santos was one of the assistant referees at the Russia 2018 FIFA World. FIFA appointed him to officiate at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
28. Abdelhak Etchiali
Etchiali's Profile
- Date of Birth: 27 June 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Tlemcen Algeria
- Nationality: Algerian
- International Career: 2009
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2018 FIFA World Cup
Abdelhak Etchiali is a 43-year-old FIFA assistant referee from Algeria. He officiated at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup as part of the 63 assistant referees for the competition. In 2022, he was listed in 69 that will serve in Qatar.
29. Helpys Raymundo Feliz
Feliz' Profile
- Date of Birth: 6 June 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of birth: Dominican
- Nationality: Dominicans
- International Career: 2018
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2019 Under-20 FIFA World, 2022 CONCACAF Champions League
Helpsy Raymundo Feliz became a FIFA assistant referee in 2018, and four years after, he was selected to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His previous assignments include the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League and Poland’s 2019 Under-20 FIFA World Cup.
30. Rodrigo Figueiredo
Figueiredo's Profile
- Date of Birth: 2 January 1983
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Rodrigo Figueiredo is a Brazilian assistant referee, he was listed as a FIFA assistant referee in 2013. He will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
31. Rafael Foltyn
Foltyn's Profile
- Date of Birth: 21 June 1985
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: West Germany
- Nationality: German
- International Career: 2016– UEFA, 2019– FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Bundesliga games since the 2012–13 season, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro 2020
37-year-old German referee, Rafael Foltyn served as a referee at Regionaliga (4th tier in the German football league) before he became an assistant referee at 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga. At the international level, he became a UEFA assistant referee in 2016 and a FIFA assistant referee in 2019. He was listed among the 69 assistant referees that will officiate in Qatar.
32. Alessandro Giallatini
Giallatini's Profile
- Date of Birth: 4 July 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers from 2013-2022, UEFA Champions League from 2014-2022, UEFA Champions League Qualifiers from 2014-2022, U21 EURO Qualifiers from2012-2014, U19 EURO Qualifiers 2012
Alessandro Giallatini is an Italian assistant referee who officiated at several international football competitions, including the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, and the Under-21 Euro qualifiers. The 49-year-old will join 68 others in Qatar.
33. Mokrane Gourari
Gourari's Profile
- Date of Birth: 4 January 1982
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Algeria
- Nationality: Algerian
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers from 201702021, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, CAF Africa Cup 2019,2021, CAF Africa Cup Qualifiers 2014-2021, CAF Champions League 2018-2022, FIFA Club World Cup 2019, 2021
43-year-old Algerian referee, Mokrane Gourari will be an assistant referee at the World Cup for the first time in Qatar. Some of his previous assignments include World Cup qualifiers, AFCON qualifiers, and CAF Champions League.
34. Cyril Gringore
Gringore's Profile
- Date of Birth: 2 October 1972
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of birth: France
- Nationality: French
- International Career: 2010
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, World Cup Qualifiers Europe, Euro 2020, FIFA U-17 and U-15 World Cups, 2021 FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Champions League
French assistant referee, Cyril Gringore will be officiating at the World Cup for the second time alongside 36 referees and 69 assistant referees in Qatar. His first was four years ago in Russia.
35. Miguel Hernandez
Hernandez' Profile
- Date of Birth: Jun 18, 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Puebla de Zaragoza Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2022 World Cup Qualifier,
47-year-old Mexican referee, Miguel Hernandez officiated in the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup and will join his compatriots Cesar Ramos, Karen Diaz, Alberto Morin, and Fernando Guerrero in Qatar.
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36. Tomaž Klančnik
Klancnik's Profile
- Date of Birth: 30 November 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Slovenia
- Nationality: Slovenian
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2017, 2021, UEFA EURO 2020, UEFA U21 EURO 2017, UEFA U21 EURO Qualifiers 2016, FIFA U20 World Cup 2019, UEFA U19 EURO 2015, FIFA U17 World Cup 2017
Slovenian assistant referee, Tomaž klančnik started his international career in 2014 and will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His previous engagement includes UEFA Euro 2020, FIFA U-20 World Cup 2019, and FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017.
37. Andraž Kovačič
Kovacic's Profile
- Date of Birth: 24 October 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: Slovenia
- Nationality: Slovenian
- International Career: 2015
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2022, UEFA EURO 2020, UEFA EURO Qualifiers 2020
Andraž Kovačič is a FIFA assistant referee from Slovenia. His portfolio included the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe, UEFA Euro 2020, and UEFA Euro 2020. He is one of three Slovenian referees (Slavko Vincic, Tomas Klancnik) selected by FIFA for the competition.
38. Tomasz Listkiewicz
Listkiewiz' Profile
- Date of Birth: 6 October 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of birth: Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- International Career: 2011
- League: FIFA
Polish assistant referee, Tomasz Listkiewicz will be officiating at the World Cup for the first time. He is the son of the retired Polish referee and former President of the Polish FA, Michael Listkiewicz. The 46-year-old started his international career in 2011.
39. Walter López
Lopez' Profile
- Date of Birth: 22 September 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Guatemala
- Nationality: Guatemalan
- International Career: 2006
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
44-year-old Guatemalan assistant referee, Walter Lopez will make a FIFA World Cup debut in Qatar. He officiated at the qualifiers of the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
40. Tevita Makasini
Makasini's Profile
- Date of Birth: 26 November 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of birth: Tonga
- Nationality: Tongan
- International Career: 2006
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2010, 2018, FIFA WC Qualifiers Oceania 2008, 2012, 2017, Olympic Games 2008, 2016, 2021, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, FIFA U20 World Cup 20-15, 2017, FIFA U17 World Cup 2009, 2013, FIFA Club World Cup 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
Tongan assistant referee, Tevita Makasini started his international refereeing career in 2006 and has officiated in several international competitions, including two FIFA World Cups; South Africa 2010, and Russia 2018, and three Olympics tournaments; Beijing 2008, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020.
He will make a third appearance in Qatar alongside 68 other assistant referees.
41. Mohammadreza Mansouri
Mansouri's Profile
- Date of Birth: 23 April 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Tehran, Iran
- Nationality: Iranian
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final, 2016 Olympic football final, 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2018 AFF Championship Final, 2019 Asian cup
47-year-old Iranian football referee, Mohammadreza Mansouri is part of three Iranian referees; Alireza Faghani (referee) and Mohammadreza Abolfazli (assistant referee) to officiate in Qatar. He previously refereed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
42. Marengule Arsenio
Arsenio's Profile
- Date of Birth: 30 June 1986
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of birth: Mozambique
- Nationality: Mozambican
- International Career: 2010
- League: FIFA
Marengule Arsenio from Mozambique started his international career in 2010 and will join other African referees selected by FIFA for the World Cup in Qatar.
43. Vasile Marinescu
Marinescu's Profile
- Date of Birth: 6 April 1976
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: Romania
- Nationality: Romanian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2017, 2022, Europa League 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2021/22, Champions League 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil, UEFA Euro 2020
Romanian assistant referee, Vasile Marinescu will join two of his countrymen; Istvan Kovacs (referee), and Mihai Artene (assistant referee) to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The 49-year-old refereed at several international competitions such as the Euro 2020, FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019, Europa League, and Champions League.
44. Juan Carlos Mora
Mora's Profile
- Date of Birth: 6 April 1976
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: Costa Rica
- Nationality: Costa Rican
- International Career: 2015
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA WC Qualifiers CONCACAF 2017, 2022, FIFA Olympic Qualifiers CONCACAF 2020
This is the second time Costa Rican assistant referee, Juan Carlos Mora will be among the officiating official for a FIFA World. He previously refereed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
45. David Morán
Moran's Profile
- Date of Birth: 28 October 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: El Salvador
- Nationality: Salvadorean
- International Career: 2015
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF 2017, 2022, FIFA Olympic Games 2021, FIFA Olympic Qualifiers CONCACAF 2020, Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup
39-year-old El Salvadorian assistant referee started his international career in 2015. Three years later, he refereed at Russia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup. He will be officiating in Qatar alongside fellow Salvadorean referee, Ivan Barton.
46. Tulio Moreno
Moreno's Profile
- Date of Birth: 19 July 1986
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of birth: Venezuela
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers South America, Tokyo Olympic Games, FIFA Preolímpico Sudamericano 2020, FIFA U20 World Cup 2019
Venezuelan assistant referee launched his international refereeing career in 2012 and officiated in international tournaments such as FIFA World Cup qualifiers in South America, the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and Tokyo Olympics.
47. Alberto Morín
Morin's Profile
- Date of Birth: 10 August 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- International Career: 2008
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2010, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF 2009, 2011-2013, 2015-2017,2020-2022, FIFA Olympic Games 2012, FIFA Olympic Qualifiers CONCACAF 2020
Alberto Morin is a 44-year-old assistant referee from Mexico. He was part of the officiating officials at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Twelve years after, FIFA selected him to be part of the 69 assistant referees for the World Cup in Qatar.
48. Kathryn Nesbitt
Nesbitt's Profile
- Date of Birth: 11 July 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of birth: United States
- Nationality: American
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Women’s U-17 World Cup 2016, Women’s U-20 World Cup 2018, Women’s World Cup 2019, Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2020
American assistant referee, Kathryn Nesbitt is one of four female assistant referees selected by FIFA to officiate at the World Cup in Qatar.
49. Elvis Noupue
Noupue's Profile
- Date of Birth: 25 July 1983
- Age: 41 years old
- Place of birth: Cameroon
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Africa 2015-2017, 2019-2021, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, CAF Africa Cup 2017, 2019, 2022, CAF Africa Cup Qualifiers 2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2019,2022-2023, FIFA U20 World Cup 2015, 2017, 2019, FIFA Club World Cup 2015
Elvis Noupue is an assistant referee from Cameroon. He began his international career in 2013 and officiated at several international and continental competitions including FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the CAF African Cup of Nations.
50. Adam Nunn
Nunn's Profile
- Date of Birth: 1 May 1985
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: England
- Nationality: English
- International Career: 2017
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2017, 2022
Adam Nunn is one of six English referees (Michael Oliver, Anthony Taylor, Simon Bennett, Gary Beswick, and Stuart Burt) to officiate at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is his first at the competition after his international career took off in 2017.
51. Michael Orué
Orue's Profile
- Date of Birth: 1 May 1985
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Peru
- Nationality: Peruvian
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers South America 2020-2022, Tokyo Olympic Games, FIFA U17 World Cup 2019
40-year-old Peruvian assistant referee Michael Orue will his first FIFA World Cup appearance as a match official in Qatar. His previous engagements include World Cup qualifiers South America 2020-2022, Tokyo Olympics, Brazil 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the 2019 U-23 Pan American Games.
52. Corey Parker
Parker's Profile
- Date of Birth: Mar 29, 1986
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: United States
- Nationality: American
- International Career: 2015
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF 2015-2017, 2020-2022, Tokyo Olympics
Corey Parker became an international referee in 2015 and officiated at the World Cup qualifiers CONCACAF from 2015 to 2017 and 2020 to 2022. He is among the six American referees picked by FIFA for the World Cup in Qatar.
53. Souru Phatšoane
Phatsoane's Profile
- Date of Birth: 1988
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: Lesotho
- Nationality: Mosotho
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2017 AFOCN tournament, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2019
Souru Phatsoane is an international football referee from Lesotho. He previously officiate in competitions such as the 2017 AFCON, Tokyo Olympics, and 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
54. Bruno Pires
Pires' Profile
- Date of Birth: 20 September 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers South America 2020-2022, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, FIFA U20 World Cup 2019
Bruno Pires is among the two referees (Rapahel Claus, Wilton Sampaio) and five assistant referees (Bruno Boschilia, Rodrigo Figuereido, Nueza Back, Danilo Simon) from Brazil selected by FIFA to officiate in Qatar. This is his time at the highest global soccer competition.
55. Mark Rule
Rule's Profile
- Date of Birth: 8 June 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealander
- International Career: 2008
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2014, FIFA WC Qualifiers Oceania-2011/2012, 2015-2017, 2022, FIFA Olympic Games 2021, FIFA U17 World Cup 2011, 2013, FIFA Club World Cup 2012, 2018
New Zealander assistant referee, Mark Rule will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after doing so at the 2014 edition in Brazil. The 43-year-old and his compatriot, referee Matthew Conger were selected by FIFA for the competition.
56. El Hadji Samba
Samba's Profile
- Date of Birth: 2 April 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of birth: Senegal
- Nationality: Senegalese
- International Career: 2008
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa(2009,2013, 2017, 2021), Rio Olympic Games 2016, CAF Africa Cup (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022), CAF Africa Cup Qualifiers(2012, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021), FIFA U17 World Cup 2013, FIFA Club World Cup( 2017, 2020), CAF CAF Champions League(2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
The Senegalese assistant referee began his international career in 2008 and officiated at several international competitions such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Rio 2016 Olympics, and FIFA Club World Cup.
57. Jesús Sánchez
Sanchez' Profile
- Date of Birth: 11 May 1987
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: Peru
- Nationality: Peruvian
- International Career: 2018
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers South America2020-2022, Tokyo Olympic Games, CONMEBOL U17 Campeonato Sudamericano 2019
Jesus Sanchez was selected by FIFA alongside Michael Orue and Kevin Ortega from Peru to officiate in Qatar. His previous jobs include World Cup qualifiers in South America and Tokyo Olympics.
58. Jan Seidel
Seidel's Profile
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Berlin DDR
- Nationality: German
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2017, FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2021-2022, FIFA U20 World Cup 2019
37-year-old German assistant referee Jan Seidel became an international referee in 2016. He will his first FIFA appearance in Qatar come November 20, 2022.
59. Anton Shchetinin
Shchetinin's Profile
- Date of Birth: March 27, 1986
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- International Career: 2016
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2015-2017, 2019-2022, Tokyo Olympic Games, AFC Asian Cup 2019, FIFA U17 World Cup 2019, AFC U23 Championship 2020, FIFA Club World Cup 2021
Anton Shchetinin is an assistant referee from Germany. He was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
60. Xiang Shi
Shi's Profile
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: China
- Nationality: Chinese
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers Asia 2015-2017, 2019-2022, FIFA U17 World Cup 2019, AFC U23 Championship 2020,2022, AFC AFC Champions League 2017-2019, 2021-2022
Xiang Shi is an assistant referee from China, she was selected by FIFA to officiate in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 44-year-old started her international career in 2014.
61. Danilo Simon
Simon's Profile
- Date of Birth: 6 June 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- International Career: 2017
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021,
Brazilian assistant referee, Danilo Simon became an international referee in 2017. He was an assistant referee in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar.
62. Zakhele Siwela
Siwela's Profile
- Date of Birth: 2 September 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- International Career: 2010
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, CAF Super Cup, CAF Champions, League, African Cup of Nations 2022
Zakhele Siwela is one of South Africa’s finest football referees. The 42-year-old and his compatriot Victor Gomes (referee) made it to the Qatar 2022 referees list released by FIFA due to an incredible performance in the CAF Champions League final between Al Ahly of Egypt and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, and the 2022 AFCON final between Senegal and Egypt.
Siwela was also part of the referees that officiated at the 2018 edition of the world cup in Russia.
63. Pawel Sokolnicki
Sokolnicki's Profile
- Date of Birth: 1 April 1980
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of birth: Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- International Career: 2010
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA WC Qualifiers Europe 2012, 2016, 2021, FIFA Arab Cup 2021
The Polish referee, Pawel Sokolnicki began his interaction refereeing career in 2010 and officiated at several international competitions such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar. He was included in the list of 69 assistant referees to officiate at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
64. Martin Soppi
Soppi's Profile
- Date of Birth: 4 August 1987
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: Uruguay
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- International Career: 2019
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA WC Qualifiers South America 2020-2022, FIFA Arab Cup 2021, CONMEBOL Copa América 2021, FIFA U20 World Cup 2019, CONMEBOL U17 Campeonato Sudamericano 2019
Martin Soppi will officiate in Qatar alongside 68 assistant referees and 36 referees, which include his fellow Uruguayan referees; Andres Matonte (referee), Nicolas Taran (assistant referee), and Leodan Gonzalez (VAR official).
65. Hessel Steegstra
Steegstra's Profile
- Date of Birth: 27 March 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2012, 2016, 2021, FIFA U17 World Cup 2015, FIFA Club World Cup 2020
Dutch assistant referee, Hessel Steegstra started his international career in 2013. He will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
66. Nicolás Taran
Taran's Profile
- Date of Birth: 27 August 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Uruguay
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- International Career: 2012
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA WC Qualifiers South America (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020-2022), FIFA Olympic Games (2021), CONMEBOL Copa América (2016, 2019), FIFA U20 World Cup (2015, 2017), FIFA Club World Cup (2020)
Nicolas Taran from Uruguay was listed by FIFA to officiate at the World Cup in Qatar. He refereed several top football competitions such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and FIFA Club Worl Cup.
67. Jorge Urrego
Urrego's Profile
- Date of Birth: 9 October 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Venezuela
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- International Career: 2007
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: World Cup Qualifiers South America 2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020-2022, 2012 London Olympics, Copa America 2015 & 2021, FIFA U-20 World Cup, FIFA U-17 World Cup, Copa Sudamericana
Jorge Urrego has never officiated at football’s highest tournament but in November, he will get the chance to do that in Qatar. He was selected by FIFA as one of the 69 assistant referees for the competition.
68. Caleb Wales
Wales' Profile
- Date of Birth: 31 August 1988
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Trinidad and Tobago
- Nationality: Trinbagonian
- International Career: 2013
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF(2015-2017, 2020-2022), CONCACAF CONCACAF Champions League(2014, 2016, 2020, 2022)
Caleb Wales is the only referee from Trinidad & Tobago to officiate in Qatar after he was selected by FIFA as an assistant referee.
69. Zachari Zeegelaar
Zeegelaar's Profile
- Date of Birth: 3 October 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of birth: Suriname
- Nationality: Surinamese
- International Career: 2014
- League: FIFA
- Previous Assignments: 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tokyo 2020 Olympics
35-year-old Surinamese assistant referee, Zachari Zeegelaar will referee at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He started his international career in 2014 and officiated the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
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