Emirati referee appointed for 2026 World Cup

Great news for the UAE! Emirati referee Omar Al Ali has been selected as one of the 52 match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He'll be joined by two other Emirati officials, continuing a strong tradition of UAE representation at the world's biggest football tournament. https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/09/emirati-referee-omar-al-ali-selected-to-officiate-at-2026-world-cup/