Referee Alireza Faghani (Iran/Australia) and assistant referee Juan Belatti (Argentina) are making history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by being the first match officials appointed to four (4) men's World Cups.
Alireza Faghani
- FIFA World Cup 2014 (Brazil): support referee
- FIFA World Cup 2018 (Russia): referee (4 matches)
- FIFA World Cup 2022 (Qatar): referee (2 matches)
- FIFA World Cup 2026 (Canada, Mexico, USA): referee
Juan Belatti
- FIFA World Cup 2014 (Brazil): assistant referee (Nestor Pitana)
- FIFA World Cup 2018 (Russia): assistant referee (Nestor Pitana)
- FIFA World Cup 2022 (Qatar): assistant referee (Fernando Rapallini)
- FIFA World Cup 2026 (Canada, Mexico, USA): assistant referee (Facundo Tello)
