Who is the referee and VAR in Croatia vs Panama in FIFA World Cup 2026?

Croatia will take on Panama in the second round match of Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams aiming to get its first win on the board.

While Croatia lost its opening game 4-2 to England, Panama fell to a late goal against Ghana.

Who is the referee in Iraq vs Norway?

Pierre Atcho from Gabon will be the referee in Iraq vs Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He has been a FIFA International referee since 2018 and has officiated several age-group FIFA tournaments.

He was the referee in a knockout match in the 2023 African Cup of Nations, while in the 2025 edition, he was in charge of three matches, including the round of 16 match between Egypt and Benin.

In the 2026 World Cup, he officiated Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq, in which he handed out just a single yellow card.

Full list of match officials for Iraq vs Norway:

• Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon)
• Assistant Referee 1: Boris Ditsoga (Gabon)
• Assistant Referee 2: Amos Abeigne Ndong (Gabon)
• Fourth Official: Amin Mohamed (Egypt)
• VAR official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Published on Jun 24, 2026