FIFA Reveals 2026 World Cup Referee Squad with Record Size
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10 claimsGlenn Nyberg has been selected to referee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Glenn Nyberg is one of Sweden's most accomplished referees.
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Glenn Nyberg will be accompanied by two Swedish assistant referees, Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhich matches Glenn Nyberg will referee at the World Cup.
Which matches the Swedish assistant referees Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist will officiate.
The specific roles or assignments of the 30 video referees mentioned in the squad.
Whether any other Swedish referees (beyond Nyberg, Beigi, and Söderkvist) are involved in the World Cup in other capacities.
The exact date when FIFA announced the referee lineup (sources mention it was presented but not the precise announcement date).
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