As the Asian Cup draws nearer and nearer, the enthusiasm of the fans is gradually rising. As the most prestigious event in Asian soccer, the Asian Cup not only brings together top players, but also a team of professional referees to ensure the fairness of the matches. So how many referees will be involved in this soccer feast?
In September 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially announced the list of referees for the upcoming Asian Cup in Qatar. This list showed that a total of 35 head referees and 39 assistant referees from 18 different member associations had been selected to participate in refereeing. It is worth mentioning that this list also includes Japanese female referee Yoshimi Yamashita, who was selected for the Qatar World Cup refereeing lineup, marking the first time in the history of the Asian Cup that a female referee has been involved in refereeing the game, which demonstrates the progress of Asian soccer in terms of gender equality.
Not only do these referees represent the highest level of law enforcement in their respective countries, but their participation also ensures the fairness and professionalism of the matches. As the tournament draws near, fans can expect to see these referees' fair enforcement on the field of play, adding more excitement and justice to the tournament.
In addition, if you are interested in Qatar's player lineup, you may want to keep an eye on their latest news in order to better enjoy this soccer feast. We'll see you at the Asian Cup!
