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Drew Fischer: The Canadian referee heading to World Cup 2026

Drew Fischer, a Canadian referee with FIFA status since 2015 and back-to-back MLS Referee of the Year awards, was announced as a referee for the 2026 World Cup, bringing on-field and VAR expertise.

Alireza Faghani: a high‑stakes referee whose badge now bridges Iran and Australia

Alireza Faghani, an Iranian‑born referee now listed by FIFA as Australian, combines a résumé of finals and World Cup appointments with recent political visibility that has made his 2026 selection notable.