Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho to officiate Panama vs Croatia at 2026 World Cup

23.06.26 FT World Cup

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FIFA has announced the officiating crew for the Panama vs Croatia match in the second round of Group L at the 2026 World Cup. A Gabonese refereeing trio has been appointed for this fixture.

Pierre Atcho has been named as the main referee, putting him at the heart of crucial decisions. He will be supported by his compatriots, Boris Ditsoga and Amos Abeigne. Meanwhile, Saudis Khalid Al Turais and Mohammed Al Abakry have been appointed as fourth official and reserve assistant referee, respectively.

Atcho has already officiated his first match at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, a clash between Norway and Iraq. It was a historic occasion for Gabon, also marked by the presence of Ditsoga and Abeigne as assistants.
Following that successful debut, the Gabonese trio returns to take charge of the Panama vs Croatia encounter.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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