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Uzbek Referee Tantashev Ranked Among World Cup's Top 10

Uzbek Referee Tantashev Ranked Among World Cup's Top 10
Uzbek Referee Tantashev Ranked Among World Cup's Top 10

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has included Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev among the top 10 referees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to the published rankings, the Uzbekistan official placed 10th among referees who officiated matches during the tournament.

IFFHS said the rankings were based on referees' performances in both the group stage and the knockout rounds of the competition.

During the World Cup, Tantashev officiated both group-stage and knockout matches, making him one of the highest-rated representatives of the Asian refereeing corps.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.