2026 World Cup: Officials selected are the world’s very best – FIFA defends referees list

Ghana’s Daniel Laryea, who officiated in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, did not make the list despite being described as the “best” at the continental showpiece by former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye.


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