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FIFA axe Champions League final referee Siebert from World Cup

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Last updated: June 5, 2026 11:42 am
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Published: June 5, 2026
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FIFA has axed Daniel Siebert from the list of FIFA-graded referees that will officiate at the World Cup.

The referee who officiated the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, German Daniel Siebert, was indeed omitted from the FIFA World Cup referee list.

His omission from the tournament is a point of heavy discussion among fans and officials for a few key reasons.

ALSO READ: Arsenal heartbroken as PSG win shootout to retain UCL title

From my own perspective, he got most of his decisions wrong in the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG.

For a top referee, a Champions League final Referee to be omitted from the FIFA World Cup is astonishing.

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