The list includes two referees from Asia, Africa and CONCACAF, three – from South America and six – from Europe. It is worth to mention that Ravshan Irmatov was also included to the list.

Ravshan Irmatov became the first referee in history of football, who officiated nine matches at the FIFA World Cups.

Ravshan Irmatov worked at five matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, which was his debut tournament.

In current tournament in Brazil, Uzbek referee worked in four matches. He officiated the matches between Switzerland and Ecuador (1 round of the group stage), Mexico and Croatia (3 round of the group stage), USA and Germany (3 round of the group stage), as well as Netherlands and Costa Rica (quarterfinals).

The committee defined the list after careful monitoring of all referees and assistant referees on a daily basis together with the technical staff. In line with how designations have been made throughout the tournament, quality was the main criteria while physical, medical and technical aspects were also taken into consideration.

Full list of referees, who can officiate last four matches of the World Cup:

Asia: Nishimura (Japan), Irmatov (Uzbekistan)

Africa: Doue (Côte d’Ivoire), Haimoudi (Algeria)

CONCACAF: Geiger (USA), Rodriguez Moreno (Mexico)

South America: Osses Zencovich (Chile), Ricci (Brazil), Vera Rodriguez (Ecuador)

Europa: Cakir (Turkey), Eriksson (Sweden), Proenca (Portugal), Webb (England), Velasco Carballo (Spain).