On June 19, FIFA officially announced the referee assignments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between France and Iraq. Drew Fischer from Canada will serve as the main referee.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage: France vs. Iraq Referee Assignments
Main Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)
Assistant Referees: Michael Barwegen (Canada), Leslie Alfaro (Canada)
Fourth Official: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Stéphane De Almeida (Switzerland)