Moroccan officials Jalal Jayed and Zakaria Brinsi to serve in 2026 World Cup third-place match

Jayed will serve as the fourth official, while Brinsi will be the reserve assistant referee. The match will be officiated by Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela, assisted by his compatriots Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno. This appointment highlights FIFA's continued confidence in Moroccan referees, who have been selected for several matches during this World Cup.

Separately, Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić has been designated to referee the final between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium.