Referees
The Asian contingent will feature Yuchi Hatano of Japan, Ibrahim Al Raeesi of the United Arab Emirates, Fallah Al Balushi of Oman, and Uzbekistan’s Nayim Kosimov — all of whom officiated at the recently concluded AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ in Thailand this March.
Hatano will be officiating at the global showpiece for the fourth time, while Al Raeesi returns for his second appearance, having made his debut on home soil in 2024, where he was appointed timekeeper for the final between Brazil and Italy alongside Hatano as fourth official.
The duo were recognised with the AFC Referees Special Award for their outstanding achievement at the previous edition.
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Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s Kosimov is set to make his global debut just weeks after making his second appearance at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™.
Additionally, the 23rd edition will also mark the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup debut of Oman’s Al Balushi, after having officiated in several prestigious tournaments, including the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™, the Arab Beach Soccer Championship and the Intercontinental Cup.
