While FIFA has not officially disclosed the exact compensation for referees officiating World Cup matches, officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup received both a fixed tournament fee of roughly $70,000 to $100,000 and an additional $3,000 to $10,000 per match, depending on the stage of the competition. Assistant referees and video assistant referees (VARs) received lower base fees and match payments.
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