2026 FIFA World Cup to feature 11 PRO referees

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 170 referees from 50 countries and six confederations, including 11 from the Professional Referees Organization (PRO).

PRO is responsible for managing the referee program in professional soccer leagues across the United States and Canada, including MLS and MLS NEXT Pro.

Referees

Ismail Elfath

Drew Fischer

Tori Penso

Assistant Referees

Lyes Arfa

Kyle Atkins

Micheal Barwegen

Brooke Mayo

Kathryn Nesbitt

Corey Parker

Video Match Officials

Joe Dickerson

Armando Villarreal