Kevin Ortega appointed to officiate at World Cup 2026

This story falls outside CryptoBriefing’s editorial scope. The appointment of Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega and assistant Michael Orué to the FIFA World Cup 2026 officiating roster is a sports governance story with no verified connection to crypto markets, blockchain technology, digital assets, or decentralized finance.

For readers interested in the sports angle: Ortega has been a FIFA-listed international referee since 2019, and this marks the first time Peruvian officials will work a World Cup since France 1998. The 2026 tournament features an expanded 48-team format hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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