By Kwame Bediako
2026 World Cup referees will earn a base fee of $100,000 (£75,000) for the tournament, which is about double what they received in 2014.
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FIFA wants the best officials globally for this summer’s tournament in North America, and the increased compensation reflects that priority. England’s Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are among the referees selected who could earn these hefty sums.
Note: The exact figures for 2026 haven been officially confirmed by FIFA, but the £75,000 base fee is widely reported by multiple sources.
