Referee karate kicks coach in Peru

This is the incredible moment a referee KO’s a furious member of a losing team’s coaching staff with a karate kick to the face during a Peruvian league match. Luis Alegre let rip with his right boot as the man invaded the pitch and ran towards him with the apparent intention of assaulting him with a plastic bottle in his hand. He connected with his rival’s head, putting him on the ground and sparking the intervention of the police. Things then took a turn for the worse as the referee and his assistants were surrounded by angry players looking for revenge.

The drama occurred in the 82nd minute of Sport Huaquilla’s Copa Peru match against Magdalena CEDEC in Ancash north of the of the Peruvian capital Lima. TV footage showed it happened after referee Alegre brought out a red card after one of his assistants appeared to point towards someone from the Magdalena bench. The video showed the ballsy ref was no martial arts beginner - with his right boot connecting full-on with the jaw of the unnamed individual who rushed at him and went to hit him with his plastic water bottle.

Remarkably, referee Luis Alegre managed to keep hold of the red card he was brandishing in his left hand despite his rapid reaction to the assault he was about to become a victim of. The assistant nearest the action ran towards the pair before the karate kick in an apparent attempt to protect his colleague, ended up trying to calm tempers elsewhere on the pitch as the situation threatened to derail.

The man on the receiving end of the referee’s martial arts technique got up moments after being felled looking dazed. And perhaps, thankfully for his own safety, was persuaded not to react by one of his own team's players who put his arms around him and moved him away. Match commentators responded by saying, when it was already too late: “Calm down lads, calm down” before adding as police intervened: “This sort of thing can’t happen.” The game was suspended after the incident.

Source: The Sun

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

The UEFA Referees Committee has appointed 12 referees, as well as the assistant referees, video match officials and support match officials, who will take charge of the 31 matches at UEFA Women's EURO 2025, which will take place in Switzerland from 2 to 27 July 2025. In addition, as part of the ongoing co-operation between UEFA and the South American Football Confederation CONMEBOL, a referee from Brazil, Edina Alves, together with two assistants, will join the European group of referees for the final tournament. Refereeing teams at each match will consist of a referee, two assistant referees, and a fourth official. A team of two video match officials will be active at each game and operate throughout the tournament from UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The preparation of the officials for UEFA Women's EURO 2025 will include a course for all match officials, which will take place at UEFA shortly ahead of the tournament. UEFA's managing director for refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, said: "As we prepare for UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland, we are extremely pleased to see the continuous growth of our top female referees, reflecting the remarkable development of women's football as a whole. As always for a EURO, the best and most consistent referees have been selected. Notably, all of them have passed the same fitness test we conduct for the elite men's referees. We have full confidence in them and their assistants, as well as the video officials, to show their quality at the final tournament". (Source: UEFA)

Referees

1. Ivana Martinčić (CRO, 1985, photo)

2. Frida Klarlund (DEN, 1989)

3. Stephanie Frappart (FRA, 1983)

4. Katalin Kulcsar (HUN, 1984)

5. Maria Ferrieri Caputi (ITA, 1990)

6. Silvia Gasperotti (ITA, 1993)

7. Catarina Campos (POR, 1985)

8. Iuliana Demetrescu (ROU, 1990)

9. Alina Peşu (ROU, 1989)

10. Marta Huerta de Aza (ESP, 1990)

11. Tess Olofsson (SWE, 1988)

12. Désirée Grundbacher (SUI, 1983)

Assistant Referees

1. Ainhoa Fernandez AND

2. Amina Gutschi AUT

3. Sanja Rodjak-Karšić CRO

4. Fie Bruun DEN

5. Emily Carney ENG

6. Heini Hyvönen FIN

7. Camille Soriano FRA

8. Anita Vad HUN

9. Francesca Di Monte ITA

10. Irina Pozdejeva LTU

11. Franca Overtoom NED

12. Monica Lokkeberg NOR

13. Paulina Baranowska POL

14. Andreia Sousa POR

15. Vanessa Gomes POR

16. Daniela Constantinescu ROU

17. Mihaela Țepușă ROU

18. Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez ESP

19. Guadalupe Porras Ayuso ESP

20. Staša Špur SVN

21. Almira Spahić SWE

22. Susanne Küng SUI

23. Linda Schmid SUI

24. Svitlana Grushko UKR

CONMEBOL Referee Exchange

Referee: Edina Alves (BRA, 1980)

Assistant Referee 1: Neuza Back BRA

Assistant Referee 2: Fabrini Bevilaqua BRA

Support Referees

1. Hristiana Guteva (BUL, 1990)

2. Shona Shukrula (NED, 1991)

3. Olatz Rivera Olmedo (ESP, 1996)

Video Match Officials

1. Jarred Gillett ENG

2. Sian Massey-Ellis ENG

3. Willy Delajod FRA

4. Christian Dingert GER

5. Katrin Rafalski GER

6. Tamas Bognar HUN

7. Aleandro Di Paolo ITA

8. Dennis Higler NED

9. Tiago Martins POR

10. Cătălin Popa ROU

11. Momčilo Marković SRB

12. Jelena Cvetković SRB

13. Alen Borošak SVN

14. Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez ESP

15. Judit Romano Garcia ESP

16. Fedayi San SUI

Father and son share special bond at OFC Elite Refereeing Seminar

Refereeing in football is often a solitary journey, but for Neeshil and Rakesh Varman, it has been a shared passion spanning decades. The father-son duo from Fiji attended the OFC/FIFA Elite Refereeing Seminar in Honiara, Solomon Islands, where they reflected on their unique journey in the sport.

For Neeshil, an OFC badge referee, this seminar was a milestone. “This seminar is quite a breakthrough for all of us elite referees. It’s been a long time since all the top referees from OFC, both male and female, have been brought together. This is my first time attending, thanks to Fiji Football Association and OFC,” Neeshil said. “I want to thank the OFC department for bringing us together. This experience has given us a deeper understanding of the expectations in modern football and what we need to work on to elevate our refereeing standards,” he added. His journey began when he was a teenager in year 8 at school, when he first stepped onto the pitch as a referee under the guidance of his father, Rakesh. A former FIFA referee, and now a FIFA Referee Instructor, Rakesh has been both mentor and coach to Neeshil throughout his career. “I wanted to play football, but my father said, ‘You can play, but also come and try refereeing.’ So, I started going to matches with him. Sometimes, I officiated games, and eventually, I became his assistant. When he retired in 2016, he took on the role of my assessor,” Neeshil recalled. Now, their roles have evolved. Rakesh is the Referee Development Officer (RDO) for the Cook Islands, while Neeshil is an elite referee in Fiji. Despite the distance, their bond remains strong, with constant communication over WhatsApp. “He always assesses and coaches me, helping me improve and navigate challenges. It’s never easy, but that’s how we grow as referees,” Neeshil said. 

Refereeing is no easy task, and Rakesh acknowledges the difficulties that come with the job. “We want referees to be as close to error-free as possible. When mistakes happen, we correct them immediately, whether on the field, at home, or during training sessions,” Rakesh explained. “A referee needs to have thick skin. People will always criticise decisions, but that’s part of the game.” For Neeshil, family support has been crucial. “My mum, my wife, my kids, and my friends always support me. They come to watch the games, even when the decisions we make aren’t popular. That’s the reality of football,” he said. Despite the pressures, Rakesh takes pride in his son’s progress. “I started as a FIFA referee, then became an RDO, and now I’m a FIFA instructor. It’s not an easy path; you have to keep learning, adapting to new technologies, modern refereeing concepts, and standards. But I love it, and I’m proud of Neeshil for carrying on the legacy,” Rakesh said. For him, the challenge extends beyond the football pitch. As a medical professional, balancing work, family, and refereeing is demanding. “Being a doctor, being on call for 12-hour shifts, and still making time for training and refereeing is tough. Refereeing is not just about officiating matches; it requires fitness, knowledge, and continuous learning,” he said. Despite the challenges, his goal remains clear: to become a FIFA referee. “I am grateful to Fiji Football and the referees’ committee for supporting my journey. I also thank OFC and its instructors for this invaluable seminar. Now, I know what I need to do to reach the next level,” Neeshil said. As Rakesh and Neeshil continue their refereeing journeys, their story stands as an inspiring testament to dedication, mentorship, and the enduring bond of family in football.

Source: OFC

UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 – Quarter-finals

1 April 2025

FC Salzburg – Olympiacos
Referee: Andrea Colombo ITA (photo)

Assistant Referee 1: Marco Ceccon ITA
Assistant Referee 2: Khaled Bahri ITA
Fourth Official: Arnes Talic AUT
Referee Observer: Konrad Plautz AUT

Trabzonspor – Inter Milano
Referee: Alessandro Dudic SUI
Assistant Referee 1: Pascal Hirzel SUI
Assistant Referee 2: Nicolas Müller SUI
Fourth Official: Irfan Baş TUR
Referee Observer: Bariş Şimşek TUR

2 April 2025
VfB Stuttgart – FC Barcelona
Referee: Vasilios Fotias GRE
Assistant Referee 1: Andreas Meintanas GRE
Assistant Referee 2: Vasileios Nikolakakis GRE
Fourth Official: Felix Prigan GER
Referee Observer: Alain Hamer LUX

AZ Alkmaar – Manchester City
Referee: Ivana Martinčić CRO
Assistant Referee 1: Guadalupe Porras Ayuso ESP
Assistant Referee 2: Susann Küng SUI
Fourth Official: Wouter Wiersma NED
Referee Observer: Marinus Koopman NED

English referees rewarded financially

Refereeing in the Premier League is not only a demanding job on the pitch but also a highly rewarding one financially. According to the British newspaper The Times, the most experienced referees can earn an annual salary of £250,000 (€300,000), making them some of the best-paid officials in world football.

Referees' earnings in England largely depend on their experience and seniority. According to the report, the average salary for a referee in the English league ranges between £170,000 and £180,000 per year, while those with less experience earn between £72,000 and £148,000. Well-known referees such as Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver are among the highest-paid, earning up to £250,000 annually. Meanwhile, junior referees receive around £125,000 per year, which is still a significantly high amount compared to other leagues. In addition to their base salary, referees receive various financial incentives. They earn bonuses based on the number of matches officiated and their performance on the field, allowing them to substantially increase their earnings. Furthermore, those selected to officiate in competitions such as the Champions League or FIFA tournaments receive additional payments for their international participation. However, since 2023, English referees have been prohibited from officiating matches in other domestic leagues, such as the UAE Pro League or the Saudi Pro League, due to potential conflicts of interest. This measure has eliminated an additional source of income that some referees had previously taken advantage of. Although referees in England earn high salaries, in Spain, for example, the average annual salary of a referee is €265,000, excluding additional earnings from international matches. This figure highlights that refereeing in Europe's top leagues is not only a position of high responsibility but also a financially lucrative profession.

Source: BeInSports

CONMEBOL Women’s Futsal Copa America Final 2025: Montalvo (COL) & Martinez (PAR)

30 March 2025

Final
Brazil – Argentina
Referee 1: Yendis Montalvo (COL, photo)
Referee 2: Fany Martinez (PAR)
Referee Assessor: Nestor Valiente (PAR)

Match for Third Place
Colombia – Paraguay
Referee 1: Estefania Pinto (ARG)
Referee 2: Anelize Schultz (BRA)
Referee Assessor: Cesar Figueredo (URU)

CONMEBOL Libertadores 2025 – Group Stage (Matchday 1)

1-3 April 2025

Carabobo – Estudiantes
Referee: John Ospina COL (photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Sebastian Vela COL
Assistant Referee 2: John Gallego COL
Fourth Official: Carlos Ortega COL
VAR: Nicolas Gallo COL
AVAR: Mary Blanco COL
Referee Assessor: Luis Sanchez VEN
VAR Supervisor: Wilson Avila ECU

Cerro Porteno – Bolivar
Referee: Alexis Herrera VEN
Assistant Referee 1: Lubin Torrealba VEN
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Ponte VEN
Fourth Official: Alejandro Velasquez VEN
VAR: Juan Soto VEN
AVAR: Jorge Urrego VEN
Referee Assessor: Juan Zorrilla PAR
VAR Supervisor: Carlos Pastorino URU

Atletico Bucaramanga – Colo Colo
Referee: Carlos Benitez PAR
Assistant Referee 1: Roberto Cañete PAR
Assistant Referee 2: Nadia Weiler PAR
Fourth Official: Derlis Benitez PAR
VAR: Mario Diaz de Vivar PAR
AVAR: Jose Cuevas PAR
Referee Assessor: Wilmar Navarro COL
VAR Supervisor: Oswaldo Segura ECU

Fortaleza – Racing
Referee: Juan Benitez PAR
Assistant Referee 1: Eduardo Cardozo PAR
Assistant Referee 2: Luis Onieva PAR
Fourth Official: Blas Romero PAR
VAR: Ulises Mereles PAR
AVAR: Eduardo Britos PAR
Referee Assessor: Roberto Perassi BRA
VAR Supervisor: Claudio Rios CHI

Barcelona – Independiente Del Valle
Referee: Wilton Sampaio BRA
Assistant Referee 1: Rafael Alves BRA
Assistant Referee 2: Neuza Back BRA
Fourth Official: Rafael Klein BRA
VAR: Daniel Nobre BRA
AVAR: Charly Straud BRA
Referee Assessor: Juan Corozo ECU
VAR Supervisor: Hilton Moutinho BRA

Alianza Lima – Libertad
Referee: Wilmar Roldan COL
Assistant Referee 1: Alexander Guzman COL
Assistant Referee 2: John Leon COL
Fourth Official: Jose Ortiz COL
VAR: Leonard Mosquera COL
AVAR: Jenny Arias COL
Referee Assessor: Jorge Jaimes PER
VAR Supervisor: Pericles Cortes BRA

Velez Sarsfield – Penarol
Referee: Raphael Claus BRA
Assistant Referee 1: Rodrigo Correa BRA
Assistant Referee 2: Guilherme Camilo BRA
Fourth Official: Bruno Arleu BRA
VAR: Rodolpho Toski BRA
AVAR: Rodrigo Nunes BRA
Referee Assessor: Sergio Viola ARG
VAR Supervisor: Patricio Polic CHI

San Antonio – Olimpia
Referee: Kevin Ortega PER
Assistant Referee 1: Stephen Atoche PER
Assistant Referee 2: Enrique Pinto PER
Fourth Official: Michael Espinoza PER
VAR: Joel Alarcon PER
AVAR: Coty Carrera PER
Referee Assessor: Oscar Maldonado BOL
VAR Supervisor: Marcio Santiago BRA

Universitario – River Plate
Referee: Gustavo Tejera URU
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Barreiro URU
Assistant Referee 2: Andres Nievas URU
Fourth Official: Javier Feres URU
VAR: Christian Ferreyra URU
AVAR: Richard Trinidad URU
Referee Assessor: Henry Gambetta PER
VAR Supervisor: Pericles Cortes BRA

Talleres – Sao Paulo
Referee: Felipe Gonzalez CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Claudio Urrutia CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Leslie Vasquez CHI
Fourth Official: Dione Rissios CHI
VAR: Benjamin Saravia CHI
AVAR: Miguel Araos CHI
Referee Assessor: Sabrina Lois ARG
VAR Supervisor: Victor Carrillo PER

Universidad de Chile – Botafogo
Referee: Esteban Ostojich URU
Assistant Referee 1: Martin Soppi URU
Assistant Referee 2: Agustin Berisso URU
Fourth Official: Jose Burgos URU
VAR: Antonio Garcia URU
AVAR: Diego Dunajec URU
Referee Assessor: Carlos Ulloa CHI
VAR Supervisor: Ricardo Casas ARG

Atletico Nacional – Nacional
Referee: Yael Falcon ARG
Assistant Referee 1: Cristian Navarro ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Daiana Milone ARG
Fourth Official: Carlos Gariano ARG
VAR: Jorge Baliño ARG
AVAR: Salome Di Iorio ARG
Referee Assessor: Abraham Gonzalez COL
VAR Supervisor: Ednilson Corona BRA

Central Cordoba – LDU Quito
Referee: Leodan Gonzalez URU
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Taran URU
Assistant Referee 2: Hector Bergalo URU
Fourth Official: Andres Matonte URU
VAR: Andres Cunha URU
AVAR: Santiago Fernandez URU
Referee Assessor: Hector Baldassi ARG
VAR Supervisor: Julio Bascunan CHI

Bahia – Internacional
Referee: Piero Maza CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Serrano CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Alejandro Molina CHI
Fourth Official: Jose Cabero CHI
VAR: Rodrigo Carvajal CHI
AVAR: Edson Cisternas CHI
Referee Assessor: Paulo Conceicao BRA
VAR Supervisor: Wilson Lamouroux COL

Sporting Cristal – Palmeiras
Referee: Dario Herrera ARG
Assistant Referee 1: Gabriel Chade ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez ARG
Fourth Official: Sebastian Zunino ARG
VAR: Hector Paletta ARG
AVAR: Laura Fortunato ARG
Referee Assessor: Ana Perez PER
VAR Supervisor: Juan Cardellino URU

Deportivo Tachira – Flamengo
Referee: Gery Vargas BOL
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Antelo BOL
Assistant Referee 2: Edwar Saavedra BOL
Fourth Official: Javier Revollo BOL
VAR: Wilfredo Campos BOL
AVAR: Juan Nelio Garcia BOL
Referee Assessor: Luis Sanchez VEN
VAR Supervisor: Rodney Aquino PAR

CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2025 – Group Stage (Matchday 1)

1-3 April 2025

Nacional Potosi – Independiente
Referee: Edina Alves BRA (photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Pires BRA
Assistant Referee 2: Fabrini Bevilaqua BRA
Fourth Official: Rodrigo Pereira BRA
VAR: Daiane Muniz BRA
AVAR: Diego Pombo BRA
Referee Assessor: Pedro Saucedo BOL
VAR Supervisor: Jorge Mercado PAR

Boston River – Guarani
Referee: Augusto Menendez PER
Assistant Referee 1: Michael Orue PER
Assistant Referee 2: Jesus Sanchez PER
Fourth Official: Roberto Perez PER
VAR: Milagros Arruela PER
AVAR: Edwin Ordoñez PER
Referee Assessor: Fernando Falce URU
VAR Supervisor: Emerson de Carvalho BRA

Union Santa Fe – Cruzeiro
Referee: Andres Matonte URU
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Taran URU
Assistant Referee 2: Hector Bergalo URU
Fourth Official: Leodan Gonzalez URU
VAR: Andres Cunha URU
AVAR: Santiago Fernandez URU
Referee Assessor: Hector Baldassi ARG
VAR Supervisor: Julio Bascunan CHI

Deportes Iquique – Caracas
Referee: Augusto Aragon ECU
Assistant Referee 1: Christian Lescano ECU
Assistant Referee 2: Dennys Guerrero ECU
Fourth Official: Juan Andrade ECU
VAR: Franklin Congo ECU
AVAR: Gabriel Gonzalez ECU
Referee Assessor: Christian Schiemann CHI
VAR Supervisor: Victor Martinez PAR

Once Caldas – Fluminense
Referee: Maximiliano Ramirez ARG
Assistant Referee 1: Maximiliano Del Yesso ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Jose Savorani ARG
Fourth Official: Nazareno Arasa ARG
VAR: Nicolas Lamolina ARG
AVAR: Hernan Mastrangelo ARG
Referee Assessor: Juan Restrepo COL
VAR Supervisor: Roberto Silvera URU

Cienciano – Atletico Mineiro
Referee: Leandro Rey ARG
Assistant Referee 1: Gabriel Chade ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez ARG
Fourth Official: Sebastian Zunino ARG
VAR: Hector Paletta ARG
AVAR: Laura Fortunato ARG
Referee Assessor: Ana Perez PER
VAR Supervisor: Juan Lugones BOL

Corinthians – Huracan
Referee: Cristian Garay CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Retamal CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Miguel Rocha CHI
Fourth Official: Fernando Vejar CHI
VAR: Juan Lara CHI
AVAR: Mathias Riquelme CHI
Referee Assessor: Marcelo Rogerio BRA
VAR Supervisor: Cesar Escano PER

Melgar – Vasco da Gama
Referee: Derlis Lopez PAR
Assistant Referee 1: Milciades Saldivar PAR
Assistant Referee 2: Nancy Fernandez PAR
Fourth Official: Jose Mendez PAR
VAR: Zulma Quiñonez PAR
AVAR: Jose Villagra PAR
Referee Assessor: Cesar Mongrut PER
VAR Supervisor: Barbra Bastias CHI

Vitoria – Universidad Catolica
Referee: Jose Cabero CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Serrano CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Alejandro Molina CHI
Fourth Official: Piero Maza CHI
VAR: Rodrigo Carvajal CHI
AVAR: Edson Cisternas CHI
Referee Assessor: Cleidy Riveiro BRA
VAR Supervisor: Wilson Lamouroux COL

Racing – America de Cali
Referee: Roberto Perez PER
Assistant Referee 1: Michael Orue PER
Assistant Referee 2: Jesus Sanchez PER
Fourth Official: Augusto Menendez PER
VAR: Milagros Arruela PER
AVAR: Edwin Ordoñez PER
Referee Assessor: Miguel Nievas URU
VAR Supervisor: Emerson de Carvalho BRA

Sportivo Luqueno – Gremio
Referee: Francisco Gilabert CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Alan Sandoval CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Carlos Poblete CHI
Fourth Official: Alejandro Velasquez VEN
VAR: Juan Soto VEN
AVAR: Jorge Urrego VEN
Referee Assessor: Joel Ruiz PAR
VAR Supervisor: Carlos Pastorino URU

Atletico Grau – Godoy Cruz
Referee: Guillermo Guerrero ECU
Assistant Referee 1: Edson Vasquez ECU
Assistant Referee 2: David Vacacela ECU
Fourth Official: Robert Cabrera ECU
VAR: Jefferson Macias ECU
AVAR: Susana Corella ECU
Referee Assessor: Silvia Reyes PER
VAR Supervisor: Juan Cardellino URU

Academia Puerto Cabello – Lanus
Referee: Carlos Ortega COL
Assistant Referee 1: Sebastian Vela COL
Assistant Referee 2: John Gallego COL
Fourth Official: John Ospina COL
VAR: Nicolas Gallo COL
AVAR: Mary Blanco COL
Referee Assessor: Marlon Escalante VEN
VAR Supervisor: Wilson Avila ECU

GV San Jose – Union Espanola
Referee: Bryan Loyaza ECU
Assistant Referee 1: Ricardo Baren ECU
Assistant Referee 2: Juan Aguiar ECU
Fourth Official: Alex Cajas ECU
VAR: Carlos Orbe ECU
AVAR: Roddy Zambrano ECU
Referee Assessor: Pedro Saucedo BOL
VAR Supervisor: Jorge Mercado PAR

Cerro Largo – Defensa y Justicia
Referee: Ivo Mendez BOL
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Tapia BOL
Assistant Referee 2: Ruben Flores BOL
Fourth Official: Christian Aleman BOL
VAR: Jorge Justiniano BOL
AVAR: Ariel Guizada BOL
Referee Assessor: Marcelo de Leon URU
VAR Supervisor: Emerson de Carvalho BRA

Mushuc Runa – Palestino
Referee: Yender Herrera VEN
Assistant Referee 1: Tulio Moreno VEN
Assistant Referee 2: Antoni Garcia VEN
Fourth Official: Emikar Calderas VEN
VAR: Yorman Delgado VEN
AVAR: Angel Arteaga VEN
Referee Assessor: Jose Lara ECU
VAR Supervisor: Oscar Viera PAR

CONMEBOL Women’s Futsal Copa America 2025

Brazil, 22-30 March 2025

Referees
1. Aldana Arrieta (ARG)
2. Estefania Pinto (ARG, photo)
3. Lorena Sanchez (ARG)
4. Edit Labrandero (BOL)
5. Marta Quispe (BOL)
6. Juliana Angelo (BRA)
7. Anelize Schultz (BRA)
8. Lady Munoz (CHI)
9. Valeria Palma (CHI)
10. Naudy Gimenez (COL)
11. Nataly Giraldo (COL)
12. Yendis Montalvo (COL)
13. Jennifer Munoz (ECU)
14. Gema Villavicencio (ECU)
15. Maria Caceres (PAR)
16. Fany Martinez (PAR)
17. Astrid Mendoza (PAR)
18. Mercedes Guzman (PER)
19. Johanna Vega (PER)
20. Paula Lopez (URU)
21. Tayana Moreno (VEN)
22. Oriana Zambrano (VEN)

Referee Assessors
1. Leandro Lorenzo (ARG)
2. Renata Leite (BRA)
3. Nestor Valiente (PAR)
4. Cesar Figueredo (URU)

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Candidate Referees Seminar (UEFA)

Zürich (Switzerland), 31 March - 3 April 2025

Referees

1. Irfan Peljto (BIH, 1984, photo)
2. Michael Oliver (ENG, 1985)
3. Anthony Taylor (ENG, 1978)
4. Francois Letexier (FRA, 1989)
5. Clement Turpin (FRA, 1982)
6. Daniel Siebert (GER, 1984)
7. Felix Zwayer (GER, 1981)
8. Marco Guida (ITA, 1981)
9. Maurizio Mariani (ITA, 1982)
10. Serdar Gözübüyük (NED, 1985)
11. Danny Makkelie (NED, 1983)
12. Espen Eskas (NOR, 1988)
13. Szymon Marciniak (POL, 1981)
14. Joao Pinheiro (POR, 1988)
15. Istvan Kovacs (ROU, 1984)
16. Ivan Kruzliak (SVK, 1984)
17. Slavko Vincic (SVN, 1979)
18. Jesus Gil Manzano (ESP, 1984)
19. Jose Sanchez Martinez (ESP, 1983)
20. Glenn Nyberg (SWE, 1988)
21. Sandro Schärer (SUI, 1988)
22. Halil Meler (TUR, 1986)