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Referee From Barcelos Confirmed for the 2026 World Cup.

Summary by O Minho
Referee João Pinheiro, a native of Barcelos, was appointed today by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, 12 years after the last presence of Portuguese referees in the most important national team competition. João Pinheiro is among the 52 main referees who will officiate the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, between June 11 and July 19, which has Portugal in Group K, along with the Democratic Republ…
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Referee João Pinheiro, a native of Barcelos, was appointed today by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, 12 years after the last presence of Portuguese referees in the most important national team competition. João Pinheiro is among the 52 main referees who will officiate the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, between June 11 and July 19, which has Portugal in Group K, along with the Democratic Republ…

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O Minho broke the news in on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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