“Get the referees at their peak”: FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina focused on elite standards for 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, is implementing a rigorous preparation plan for officials ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With an expanded tournament, referees will face unprecedented pressure. The strategy emphasizes peak physical and mental conditioning, mirroring elite athlete training, alongside consistent interpretation of rules and effective use of technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, is implementing a rigorous preparation plan for officials ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With an expanded tournament, referees will face unprecedented pressure. The strategy emphasizes peak physical and mental conditioning, mirroring elite athlete training, alongside consistent interpretation of rules and effective use of technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
