Croatia will take on Panama in the second round of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams aiming to record their first win on the board.
While Croatia lost their opening match 4-2 to England, Panama fell to a late goal against Ghana.
Who is the referee in Iraq versus Norway?
Gabon’s Pierre Atcho will be the referee in Iraq versus Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has been a FIFA International referee since 2018 and has officiated several FIFA age group tournaments.
He refereed a knockout match in the 2023 African Cup of Nations, while in the 2025 edition he took charge of three matches, including the round of 16 between Egypt and Benin.
At the 2026 World Cup, he led Norway’s 4–1 win over Iraq, handing out just one yellow card.
Full list of match officials for Iraq vs Norway:
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Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon)
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Assistant referee 1: Boris Ditsoga (Gabon)
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Assistant referee 2: Amos Abeigne Ndong (Gabon)
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Fourth official: Amin Mohamed (Egypt)
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VAR official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Published on June 24, 2026
