Jordanian referee Adham Makhdama appointed fourth official for 2026 World Cup final

FIFA announced that Jordanian referee Adham Makhdama will serve as the fourth official in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, on Sunday evening.

Makhdama’s appointment follows a series of strong performances throughout the tournament that earned praise from international referee experts, who called him the best official of the competition and highlighted the historic significance for Arab refereeing. The on‑field officiating team includes Slovenian referee Slaven Vucinic, assistants Tomaz Klančič and Andraz Kovačević, reserve assistant Mohamed Al‑Klaf, and German VAR specialist Bastian Dankert.