2026 World Cup: Moroccan Federation Officially Congratulates Refereeing Quartet

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Moroccan refereeing team on their appointment to officiate at matches in the final phase of the 2026 World Cup.

Those selected are referee Jalal Jayed as the on-field official, Zakaria Brinsi and Mustapha Akarkad as assistants, along with Hamza El Fariq, who will handle video assistant referee (VAR) duties.

The Federation expressed its pride in this appointment, which reflects the prominent standing that Moroccan refereeing has now achieved on the international stage, wishing the four referees every success in representing the national game in the best possible light and honouring the Moroccan flag at this major global event.