As preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 continue, top referees from CONCACAF and CONMEBOL - candidates to officiate at these competitions - will gather in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, USA, to participate in an elite seminar presented by FIFA. From 25 to 29 April 2016, more than 30 male and female referees will be exposed to special theoretical and practical training. Classroom sessions will include reading the game and positioning, video analysis, as well as tackling and penalty area incidents. On the field, participants will be put through the paces of game simulation, obtaining immediate feedback on their performances. The seminar will also consist of presentations by Massimo Busacca (photo), FIFA’s Head of Refereeing. Some of the referees in attendance will be considered for assignments at the Copa America Centenario 2016, which is scheduled to be held from June 3-26, 2016. FIFA recently hosted an Elite AFC, CAF and OFC Referees Seminar in Doha, Qatar.
CONCACAF
Referees (FWC 2018)
1. Joel Aguilar (SLV, 1975)
2. Roberto Garcia (MEX, 1974)
3. Mark Geiger (USA, 1974)
4. Walter Lopez (GUA, 1980)
5. Ricardo Montero (CRC, 1986)
6. John Pitti (PAN, 1978)
7. Cesar Ramos (MEX, 1983)
Reserve Referees (FWC 2018)
1. Armando Castro (HON, 1983)
2. Valdin Legister (JAM, 1979)
3. Yadel Martinez (CUB, 1985)
Women Referees (FWWC 2019)
1. Quetzalli Alvarado (MEX, 1975)
2. Marianela Araya (CRC, 1988)
3. Melissa Borjas (HON, 1986)
4. Carol Anne Chenard (CAN, 1977)
5. Margaret Domka (USA, 1979)
6. Mirian Leon (SLV, 1986)
7. Michelle Pye (CAN, 1978)
8. Cardella Samuels (JAM, 1983)
9. Lucila Venegas (MEX, 1981)
CONMEBOL
Referees (FWC 2018)
1. Jose Argote (VEN, 1980)
2. Enrique Caceres (PAR, 1974)
3. Andres Cunha (URU, 1976)
4. Diego Haro (PER, 1982)
5. Enrique Osses (CHI, 1974)
6. Nestor Pitana (ARG, 1975)
7. Sandro Ricci (BRA, 1974)
8. Wilmar Roldan (COL, 1980)
9. Gery Vargas (BOL, 1981)
10. Roddy Zambrano (ECU, 1978)
Reserve Referees (FWC 2018)
1. Julio Bascunan (CHI, 1978)
2. Daniel Fedorczuk (URU, 1976)
3. Wilson Lamouroux (COL, 1979)
4. Wilton Sampaio (BRA, 1981)
5. Mauro Vigliano (ARG, 1975)
Women Referees (FWWC 2019)
1. Maria Carvajal (CHI, 1983)
2. Yercinia Correa (VEN, 1979)
3. Maria Fortunato (ARG, 1985)
4. Regildenia Moura (BRA, 1974)
5. Olga Miranda (PAR, 1982)
6. Viviana Munoz (COL, 1985)
7. Silvia Reyes (PER, 1981)
8. Claudia Umpierrez (URU, 1983)