Brazil have three refs and one in VAR for 2026 World Cup, see who | OneFootball

FIFA has already defined the referees who will officiate at the 2026 World Cup and confirmed four Brazilian representatives for the tournament. The on-field referees selected were Raphael Claus, Ramon Abatti Abel and Wilton Pereira Sampaio. Meanwhile, Rodolpho Toski Marques will join the video team as a VAR official.

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio was one of those chosen to represent Brazil at the World Cup – Photo: Hedeson Alves/AGIF

Claus and Wilton will once again represent Brazil at a World Cup after taking part in the 2022 edition held in Qatar. Ramon Abatti Abel, meanwhile, will make his World Cup debut, although he recently gained international experience by officiating at the Club World Cup.

Ramon Abatti Abel will represent Brazil at the 2026 World Cup – Photo: Getty Images

In total, FIFA selected 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video officials to work at the tournament, which will feature 104 matches and be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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