Game 30 - Anthony Taylor in South Korea vs. Ghana (discussion) PTHY

Anthony Taylor is among the last referees making their debut in the competition. He is about to officiate South Korea - Ghana, let's fol...

Game 29 - Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed in Cameroon vs. Serbia (discussion) PTHY

Second appearance for the Emirati referee, in  charge of Cameroon - Serbia. Let's comment his performance.  Game 29 - Al-Wakrah (11:00 C...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Tuesday 29/Nov PTHY

Matchday 3 starts with the games in group A and B on Tuesday 29 November. FIFA has assigned Antonio Mateu Lahoz to the very particular clash...

Game 28 - Danny Makkelie in Spain vs. Germany (discussion) PTHY

To complete Sunday games, Makkelie will be the man in the middle for the European clash between Spain and Germany in Al Khor. We can discuss...

Game 27 - Andrés Matonte in Croatia vs. Canada (discussion) PTHY

Andrés Matonte from Uruguay will make his WC debut in Croatia - Canada. We comment about his performance in this discussion.  Game 27 - Al-R...

Game 26 - César Ramos in Belgium vs. Morocco (discussion) PTHY

Second game for Mexican referee César Ramos, he will control the tie between Belgium and Morocco, let's comment here about his perfomanc...

Game 25 - Michael Oliver in Japan vs. Costa Rica (discussion) PTHY

The English referee about to make his debut at WC in Japan - Costa Rica, let's follow his performance. Game 25 - Al-Rayyan (11:00 CET) J...

2022 FIFA World Cup - Referee predictions - Results for Matchday 2 PTHY

Please find below the scores after MD2.  LINK TO PDF

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Monday 28/Nov PTHY

The last set of referee appointments for MD2: Anthony Taylor will make his debut in South Korea - Ghana, second assignment for Alireza Fagh...

Discussion page for FRADEN (Marciniak) and ARGMEX (Orsato) PTHY

A second World Cup experience for the Polish crew headed by Szymon Marciniak. They start in 2022 on a sonorous all-Euro tie: France against ...

Game 22 - Wilton Sampaio in Poland vs. Saudi Arabia (discussion) PTHY

Second game for Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio, we comment here his perfomance in Poland - Saudi Arabia.  Game 22 - Doha (14:00 CET) POLAN...

Game 21 - Daniel Siebert in Tunisia vs. Australia (discussion) PTHY

German referee Daniel Siebert will make his World Cup debut in Tunisia - Australia. The rising star from  Germany is expected to show his sk...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Sunday 27/Nov PTHY

Danny Makkelie with the European big match Spain - Germany, Matonte from Uruguay in charge of Croatia - Canada, César Ramos with his second ...

Game 20 - Jesús Valenzuela in England vs. United States (discussion) PTHY

Valenzuela earns the distinction of becoming the first referee from his country to handle a World Cup fianls match - the Venezuelan official...

Game 19 - Mustapha Ghorbal in Netherlands vs. Ecuador (discussion) PTHY

Algerian official will be on hand to officiate this Group A tie. Let's see how he performs!   Game 19 - Al-Rayyan (17:00 CET) NETHERLAND...

Game 18 - Antonio Mateu Lahoz in Qatar vs. Senegal (discussion) PTHY

Spanish debut at this WC with Antonio Mateu in charge of home-team Qatar's second game against Senegal.  Game 18 - Doha (14:00 CET) QATA...

Game 17 - Mario Escobar in Wales vs. Iran (discussion) PTHY

Mario Escobar from Guatemala will kick off MD2 of 2022 FIFA World Cup by officiating the game between Wales and Iran in Al-Rayyan. Let's...

Game 16 - Alireza Faghani in Brazil vs. Serbia (discussion) PTHY

Final game of matchday one, and déjà vu for Alireza Faghani - again he will handle a Brazil vs. Serbia tie, one of four matches he refereed ...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Sat 26/Nov PTHY

The big one for Daniele Orsato - the referee of the opening game will be on the whistle for Argentina vs. Mexico. Second assignment also for...

Game 15 - Ismail Elfath in Portugal vs. Ghana (discussion) PTHY

America's World Cup referee makes his bow in Qatar - Ismail Elfath and his crew will control Portugal against Ghana in Group H. Let'...

Game 14 - Clément Turpin in Uruguay vs. Korea Rep (discussion) PTHY

The third referee after Tullio Lanese and Wolfgang Stark to referee this clash at the World Cup - Clément Turpin can hope for a more satisfy...

Game 13 - Facundo Tello in Switzerland vs. Cameroon (discussion) PTHY

After Rapallini, the second Argentinian referee makes his debut at 2022 World Cup, Tello will referee Switzerland - Cameroon, let's comm...

Game 9 - Janny Sikazwe in Belgium vs. Canada (discussion) PTHY

After the health issues experienced during 2021 AFCON, the referee from Zambia is back in big tournaments and he is about to officiate Belgi...

2022 FIFA World Cup - Referee predictions - Matchday 3 PTHY

Predictions game continues with MD3.  You have to guess the exact referee for each game by filling in a form. Just insert your name, or, if ...

Game 10 - Mohammed Abdullah Hassan Mohamed in Spain vs. Costa Rica (discussion) PTHY

The referee from UAE is in charge of Spain - Costa Rica, let's discuss his performance. Game 11 - Doha (17:00 CET) SPAIN - COSTA RICA Re...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Friday 25/Nov PTHY

Appointments for the first set of MD2 games, to be played on 25 November.  Spanish Mateu Lahoz will control the decisive game involving home...

Game 11 - Iván Barton in Germany vs. Japan (discussion) PTHY

After his compatriot Joel Aguilar, now it's Iván Barton's turn to officiate at World Cup. He starts with Germany - Japan. Let's ...

Game 9 - Fernando Rapallini in Morocco vs. Croatia (discussion) PTHY

After their decisive group stage clash vs. Scotland at the last EURO, Fernando Rapallini reencounters Croatia - the Argentine match official...

2022 FIFA World Cup - Referee predictions - Results for Matchday 1 PTHY

Please find below the scores after MD1.  LINK TO PDF

Game 8 - Victor Gomes in France vs. Australia (discussion) PTHY

CAF make their bow in the tournament on the pitch - the referee of the last AFCON final handles the winners of the last World Cup final, the...

Game 7: Chris Beath in Mexico vs. Poland (discussion) PTHY

Big game for the phlegmatic Aussie - perhaps the key match in Group C.  Let's talk about his refereeing here. Game 7 - Doha (17:00 CET) ...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Thurs 24/Nov PTHY

  FIFA have made their choices for the last four games of matchday one. Game 13 - Al-Wakrah (11:00 CET) SWITZERLAND - CAMEROON Referee: Facu...

Game 6: César Ramos in Denmark vs. Tunisia (discussion) PTHY

The opening game of Group D, and the Mexican ref's fourth World Cup assignment. The important question: short or long sleeves after 2018...

2022 FIFA World Cup Match 8: Argentina - Saudi Arabia (discussion) PTHY

The first game of WC Day 3, Slavko Vinčić to referee Argentina - Saudi Arabia. Game 8 Al-Daayen (11:00 CET) ARGENTINA - SAUDI ARABIA Referee...

2022 FIFA World Cup Match 4: USA - Wales (discussion) PTHY

Fourth game of 2022 FIFA World Cup. Referee from home nation in charge of USA - Wales.  Match #4 Al Rayyan, 21 November 2022 (20:00 CET) UNI...

2022 FIFA World Cup Match 2: Senegal - Netherlands (discussion) PTHY

Second game of Day 2 at 2022 World Cup, and second Brazilian referee in charge, it's Wilton Sampaio's turn, he is about to officiate...

2022 FIFA World Cup Match 3: England - Iran (discussion) PTHY

The first game of Day 2 at 2022 World Cup is the match between England and Iran, to be officiated by Raphael Claus from Brazil. We discuss h...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Weds 23/Nov PTHY

Fernando Rapallini had a successful UEFA EURO 2020, and he returns for this World Cup officiating another European side - Morocco vs. Croati...

World Cup 2022 - Referee appointments for Tues 22/Nov PTHY

The trios of Vinčić, Ramos, Beath and Gomes will control the four games on the third day of competition. The first four female officials als...

2022 FIFA World Cup Match 1: Qatar - Ecuador (discussion) PTHY

The World Cup starts with Daniele Orsato in charge of Qatar - Ecuador. Let's discuss his performance and good luck to all referees at th...

A late arrival makes his mark - Wilson Seneme and the choices to officiate the first four games at Qatar 2022 PTHY

When Armando Marques (Brazilian, one of the candidates to referee the final of the World Cup in 1974) was overlooked in favour of another re...