FIFA has omitted Nigerian referees from its list of match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing a total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials for the tournament. The competition, scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and M
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