Football Australia has officially announced that match officials Alireza Faghani, George Lakrindis, Andrew Lindsay, and Shaun Evans will represent Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With considerable experience in the Isuzu UTE A-League, Faghani is set to take centre stage at this prestigious tournament hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. His credentials include officiating at a variety of international events, including the recent 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Alongside him, fellow A-League referee Evans will travel to the United States to serve as a dedicated Video Match Official, while Lakrindis and Lindsay will support as assistant referees.
“These appointments signify a remarkable achievement for Australian refereeing and showcase the effectiveness of Football Australia’s high-performance officiating programs, which are advancing match officials to compete at football’s highest level,” noted Jon Moss, Football Australia’s Head of Refereeing.
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“Football Australia extends its congratulations to Alireza, George, Andrew, and Shaun on this remarkable accomplishment. Their selection to officiate at the world’s foremost football event underscores their dedication, resilience, and consistent elite performance.
“We also recognise the wider Australian refereeing community—including member federations, referees coaches, and support staff—whose combined efforts are instrumental in advancing Australian officials to the pinnacle of global football.”
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These four officials will be part of FIFA Team One, the international refereeing cohort tasked with overseeing the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams across 104 matches and hosted by three nations.
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