David GOMBE
Africa will have 19 Match Officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup that will be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico this year.
The selected CAF officials include seven referees, 10 assistant referees, and two Video Assistant Referees (VAR).
The 2026 showpiece will be held from June 11th to 19th July with over 170 match officials.
Selected CAF match officials for FIFA World Cup 2026
Referees:
Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria), Amin Mohamed (Egypt), Pierre Atcho (Gabon), Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Jalal Jayed (Morocco), Abongile Tom (South Africa), Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)
Assistant referees:
Mokrane Gourari (Algeria), Jerson Emiliano dos Santos (Angola), Boris Ditsoga (Gabon), Ahmed Hossam Taha (Egypt), Elvis Noupue (Cameroon), Mahmoud Abouelregal (Egypt), Amos Abeigne Ndong (Gabon), Mostafa Akarkad (Morocco), Zakaria Brinsi (Morocco), Zakhele Siwela (South Africa)
Video Assistant Referees:
Mahmoud Ashour (Egypt), Hamza El Fariq (Morocco)