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Fédération Internationale de Football Association

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Monday 19 July 2021, 12:00

Referees appointed for Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021

FIFA has announced the names of the match officials who will officiate at the forthcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™.

A total of 24 FIFA beach soccer referees from 24 different countries will take charge of the matches.

For the first time in FIFA’s history the selection of the match official for the most important Beach Soccer competition has been made following a new structured preparation programme. The 24 referees have been selected from an open list of potential candidates, which have prepared the World Cup over the last two years.

The competition will take place at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex in Moscow between 19 and 29 August 2021.

To see the complete list of appointments and for more information on the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, please click here: Match officials for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™