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The article discusses the crisis facing Saudi arbitration and the absence of Saudi referee Khaled Al-Treess from officiating any matches at the 2026 World Cup, despite being listed among the selected referees. It suggests that his absence reflects a deeper problem related to the lack of a strong and sustainable officiating system capable of producing referees who regularly participate in major tournaments. This issue stems from limited opportunities and insufficient institutional support and protection for local referees. The article highlights that many Arab and foreign referees have participated in the World Cup, while the Saudi referee remains absent from the scene, illustrating an ongoing crisis in building a reliable and continuous international refereeing industry.
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