The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 18 referees and 36 assistant referees for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted by Indonesia.
In addition to the selected referees and assistant referees, 18 video match officials have also been appointed for the tournament scheduled between November 10 and December 2, 2023. The selected referees are due to begin preparations for the tournament, with a focus on a wide range of topics, such as their reading and understanding of the game, teamwork, and the importance of obtaining the best position or angle – being in the right place at the right time – to make the correct decision.
“We are looking forward to the first-ever FIFA tournament to be played in Indonesia as this will be a key tournament for our team of referees. Refereeing will also be part of the overall legacy that the U-17 World Cup will leave on the country”, said the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina.
“Our FIFA Refereeing philosophy is key to the officials’ performance and therefore we aim to achieve consistency and uniformity across the game. For FIFA, it is essential to ensure that the best match officials from all around the world are selected for FIFA competitions”, FIFA’s Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca added.
