Al-Tarais and Al-Abkari Included in the Officiating Team for the Canada vs. Bosnia Match

The International Federation of Association Football announced the participation of Saudi referees Khalid Al-Tarais and Mohammed Al-Abkari as part of the officiating team for the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match in the 2026 World Cup.

Khalid Al-Tarais will participate in the match as the fourth official, while Mohammed Al-Abkari will take on the role of the reserve assistant referee during the encounter.

The match will be held at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, as part of the opening of Group H competitions in the global tournament.

This participation extends the Saudi refereeing presence in the 2026 World Cup hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This step reflects the international federation's confidence in Saudi refereeing talents and their ability to manage matches in major tournaments.

The presence of Al-Tarais and Al-Abkari is considered a new addition to the Saudi refereeing journey in international events, with hopes for more participations during the tournament.

Saudi refereeing teams continue to participate in the tournament as part of FIFA's plans to expand the representation of referees from different continents.