With the 2026 World Cup one week away, a record 48 teams will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in the expanded tournament. According to ESPN, the increase to 48 teams and 104 matches has led to a larger officiating pool, with as many as 170 referees, assistant referees and video assistant referees […] The post World Cup 2026 officials: Complete referees, assistant refs and VAR teams appeared first on Get More Sports.
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