Referee Abroad News
Five young referees from the Japan Football Association (JFA) travelled to Gothenburg this summer to take part in the Referee Abroad international refereeing programme at the Gothia Cup. JFA followed their journey and has now released a special...
A new CNN Sport feature on the demanding road to becoming a World Cup referee has drawn attention not only to the extraordinary standards required at the highest level of the game, but also to the growing importance of organizations working to...
For many years, Asia has been one of the most requested destinations among referees looking to combine football, travel and cultural discovery. In 2026, Referee Abroad is proud to take another major step forward on the continent, offering more...
We are proud to announce the first official cooperation between the Japan Football Association and Referee Abroad, marking an exciting step forward in our shared commitment to international referee development. The JFA will...
For the first time in Referee Abroad’s history, Saint Martin is now represented within our international refereeing network, as Daniel Defoe becomes the island’s first official to join our global community. With referees from more than 80 countries...
Referee Abroad’s Refereeing Beyond Borders initiative, supported by the Erasmus+ program, is dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration among football referees from diverse cultural backgrounds worldwide. As a key part of this project, we had the...
English referees have been a constant presence at Referee Abroad tournaments for over a decade, thanks in large part to the involvement and support of County Football Associations across England. This historic link has played a decisive role in...
Referee Abroad’s Refereeing Beyond Borders, backed by Erasmus+, aims to unite all referees, and is now in full swing across 2025-2026. Our Mission To empower referees through international tournaments—fostering personal growth, expanding networks...
Referee Abroad’s ‘Refereeing Beyond Borders’ program has won support from the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, with numerous national football associations backing it. No more so than Italy, where AIA launched the Erasmus...
Whether it’s your first time at a Referee Abroad tournament, or you are already a seasoned veteran, we have come up with this useful checklist of things to prepare yourself before flying out and enjoying your international experience! 1:...
Aside from participating at Referee Abroad tournaments, you may also one day move abroad and want to continue your refereeing journey in your adopted country. Moving abroad is an exciting adventure—but it comes with important steps and challenges...
The wait is over — the 2026 Referee Abroad season is about to begin!To celebrate, we’re rewarding the referees who commit early to the adventure ahead. Imagine walking into your next international tournament wearing a brand-new custom Macron UEFA...