The compensation structure for the officiating teams at the 2026 World Cup has been detailed, establishing base pay rates for both referees and side judges. According to reports, referees are slated to receive a base salary of $70,000 USD, while side judges will receive $25,000 USD. Notably, this base payment will be issued to all individuals included on the official list, even if they do not officiate any matches during the tournament.
The selection list for the 2026 event will encompass experienced officials, including those who have been registered for previous cycles but have not officiated in a match recently. Beyond the initial base salary, additional compensation is structured based on participation. Referees are set to receive an additional $3,000 USD for every game played during the group stage.
For the support roles, side judges and VAR video review judges will each receive $2,500 USD per match. The compensation package is designed to scale throughout the tournament. Sources indicate that the salaries for all officiating personnel are expected to increase as the competition progresses toward the final matches.
This tiered payment system aims to reward active participation while ensuring a substantial baseline income for all named referees and support staff.
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The compensation structure for officiating teams at the 2026 World Cup has been disclosed, outlining base salary rates for both referees and side judges. Reports indicate that referees are scheduled t