2026 FIFA World Cup to feature 11 PRO referees | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

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

Assistant Referees

Video Match Officials

“We are incredibly proud to see these 11 officials recognized with selection to the World Cup, hosted right here on our home soil," said Mark Geiger, PRO’s general manager. "Their journey to the pinnacle of the sport is a testament to years of sacrifice and dedication to the game.

“When they take to the field in the summer, they will showcase the high standards of our organization and serve as a powerful inspiration for the next generation of North American match officials. We look forward to watching our officials continue to lead the way.”

The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada. It will feature 48 nations, introducing an expanded format.