14 T&T referees appointed to FIFA panel
Published:Saturday | January 17, 2026 | 12:10 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):
Fourteen Trinidad and Tobago officials have been appointed to the FIFA referees panel for 2026.
Among those included in FIFA’s list, which was announced on January 6, is assistant referee Caleb Wales, who officiated at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Referees Timothy Derry, Cecile Hinds, Nikolai Nyron, Andrew Samuel, Crystal Sobers, Kwinsi Williams and Nathalya Williams have received the FIFA appointment, along with assistant referees Kirt Charles, Evelyn Carissa Douglas, Keron Myers, Melissa Nicholas, Shash Ramsaroop and Ainsley Rochard.
In congratulating the officials, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) said the appointments reflect the consistency and professionalism of the countries’ refereeing programmes and underlines their reputations for producing officials capable of performing at the highest level.
“This is a proud moment for TT football. Our match officials continue to earn respect regionally and internationally through their discipline, preparation and commitment to excellence,” TTFA president Kieron Edwards said in a release.
“These appointments don’t come by chance. They are the result of years of sacrifice, development and steady improvement.”