Six Saudi officials for Asia 2027
The Asian Football Confederation announced the selection of six Saudi referees to participate in the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, 2027. The Saudi delegation includes two center referees, Khalid Al-Turaifi and Mohamed Al-Huwairish, as well as three assistant referees: Abdul Rahim Al-Shammari, Saad Al-Suhaimi, and Khalid Al-Shammari, along with Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials Abdullah Al-Shahrani. This participation is part of a selection process that lasted three years, beginning in 2023, involving evaluations conducted during local, regional, and international tournaments. For the first time, the list of referees includes participants from the European Union, with four European referees taking part in the tournament. Additionally, there will be the first-time participation of two Asian referees in the 2028 UEFA European Championship. The tournament will be held across eight stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Khobar, featuring 24 national teams.
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