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Maroc
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Maroc
FIFA Unveils Referee List for 2025 U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, which will take place from October 17 to November 8. A total of 54 referees (18 referees and 36 assistant referees) from 36 member associations will be deployed for the tournament, a FIFA statement said. "It is always exciting for me when announcements such as this one are made, but this one is even more special than normal. This year's tournament is the first of the annual competitions to be played in Morocco over the next five years and the first edition with 24 participating teams," said the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina. "Just as it is crucial for match officials to gain experience on the global stage, so it is vital for young players to be given the opportunity to test themselves against the very best in the world in their age category. The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 will provide those playing and those officiating with an invaluable chance to learn, improve, and grow in their chosen fields, all for the good of the game," he added. "Morocco will be the home of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the next five years, and the country shows such a passion for women's football that we can't wait for the tournament to start," noted FIFA Head of Women's Refereeing Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb. "The women's game is continuously growing, as is this tournament, which will – for the first time – take place with 24 teams. More diversity equals more opportunities for match officials to show just how much they are in tune with the game and its expectations," she added. The tournament will be marked by the use of Football Video Support (FVS). The use this technology follows on from the trials implemented last year at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia and the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ in the Dominican Republic. The FVS trials followed numerous requests from member associations for an alternative, cost-effective way of using technology to support match officials, according to the statement. Unlike the video assistant referee (VAR) system, FVS does not use dedicated video match officials and therefore does not check all match-changing incidents. Instead, the onus falls on the respective coaches, who are allowed to make a limited number of review requests per game when they feel that a clear and obvious error has been made in match-changing incidents, such as goals, penalty decisions, direct red card incidents, or cases of mistaken identity. The players can also recommend that their coaches request a review. MAP: 31 July 2025
Ya Biladi
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
FIFA unveils referees and innovative video support for U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
The FIFA Referees Committee on Thursday announced the list of match officials selected for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8. According to a statement from FIFA, the tournament will feature 54 referees in total—18 main referees and 36 assistant referees—representing 36 member associations. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, noted that the World Cup offers a valuable opportunity for both players and referees to gain experience, sharpen their skills, and advance in their careers, ultimately contributing to the growth of the game. This tournament will be especially notable for the introduction of Football Video Support (FVS), following successful trials last year at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia and the U-17 tournament in the Dominican Republic. FIFA explained that the initiative responds to growing demand from member associations for a more accessible and cost-effective technological tool to assist referees. Unlike the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, FVS does not rely on dedicated video referees and does not automatically review every potentially game-changing incident. Instead, the responsibility lies with coaches, who are allowed a limited number of review requests per match if they believe a significant error has occurred during key moments, such as goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, or cases of mistaken identity. Players are also permitted to recommend that their coach request a review.
Ya Biladi
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
FIFA unveils referees and innovative video support for U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
Estimated read time: 1' The FIFA Referees Committee on Thursday announced the list of match officials selected for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8. According to a statement from FIFA, the tournament will feature 54 referees in total—18 main referees and 36 assistant referees—representing 36 member associations. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, noted that the World Cup offers a valuable opportunity for both players and referees to gain experience, sharpen their skills, and advance in their careers, ultimately contributing to the growth of the game. This tournament will be especially notable for the introduction of Football Video Support (FVS), following successful trials last year at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia and the U-17 tournament in the Dominican Republic. FIFA explained that the initiative responds to growing demand from member associations for a more accessible and cost-effective technological tool to assist referees. Unlike the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, FVS does not rely on dedicated video referees and does not automatically review every potentially game-changing incident. Instead, the responsibility lies with coaches, who are allowed a limited number of review requests per match if they believe a significant error has occurred during key moments, such as goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, or cases of mistaken identity.
Ya Biladi
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Three Moroccan referees appointed for the 2025 U20 World Cup in Chile
Three Moroccan referees have been selected by FIFA to officiate at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, which will be held from September 27 to October 19. The officials include referee Jalal Jayed and assistant referees Lahsen Azgaou and Mostafa Akarkad, according to the list released Wednesday by the FIFA Referees Committee. In total, 54 officials, 18 referees and 36 assistant referees, from 22 member associations have been chosen. This edition of the tournament will feature the use of Football Video Support (FVS), following trials conducted last year during the U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia and the U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The FVS system was introduced in response to repeated requests from member associations for a more affordable technological tool to support referees. Unlike the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, FVS does not involve dedicated video officials and does not automatically review all potentially game-changing incidents. Instead, team coaches are allowed a limited number of challenges per match to request reviews of clear errors related to goals, penalties, direct red cards, or mistaken identity. Players can also suggest to their coaches when a challenge might be warranted. The Moroccan U-20 national team, which qualified for the tournament, will compete in Group C. They will open their campaign against Spain on September 28 in Santiago, face Brazil on October 1 in the same city, and then travel to Valparaíso to take on Mexico on October 4.
Morocco World
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Three Moroccan Referees at U20 World Cup in Chile
The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of match officials for the U20 World Cup 2025, with a total of 54 referees from 22 member associations, including three Moroccan officials. The list features Jalal Jayed as one of the three main African referees nominated by FIFA. along with assistants Lahsen Azgaou and Mostafa Akarkad. Jayed, 38, is a Moroccan listed referee with over 98 matches to his name. He has officiated in Botola Pro and CAF competitions, including major domestic and continental competitions. Azgaou, 39, Akrkad, 36, are FIFA-listed assistant referees known for their participation in top-level events.. Both officiated in CAF competitions, including AFCON in 2019, 2021, and 2023. The competition will take place September 27 to October 19, with the Moroccan national team in Group C alongside Brazil, Spain and Mexico. Tags: botola proCAFU20 World Cup
