Oliver and Taylor to Referee at 2026 World Cup: England’s Top Officials Selected
Experienced Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been chosen to officiate at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They will be joined by fellow English officials and a small number of female referees, as FIFA continues to invest in developing the game’s officiating talent. The tournament will feature 48 teams and introduce new technologies like body cameras for referees.