Who Are the Officials for the 2026 World Cup Opener Between Australia and Turkey?
Who Are the Officials for the 2026 World Cup Opener Between Australia and Turkey?
Jesús Valenzuela has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage opener between Turkey and Australia.
The Venezuelan referee will oversee the high-profile encounter as both nations begin their World Cup campaign on Saturday, 14 June 2026.
Valenzuela will be supported on the touchlines by his compatriots Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno, who have been named as assistant referees for the match.
Meanwhile, Michael Orue has been appointed as the video assistant referee (VAR).
