Fourteen receive FIFA appointments

Fourteen T&T Match Officials Appointed to FIFA Referees Panel for 2026

Trinidad and Tobago’s presence on the international football refereeing stage continues to grow, with fourteen (14) local match officials appointed to the FIFA Referees Panel for 2026.

The appointments, confirmed through FIFA, reflect the continued progress, consistency and professionalism of Trinidad and Tobago’s refereeing programme, and underlines the country’s reputation for producing officials capable of performing at the highest level of the game.

The officials named to the 2026 FIFA panel are:

Referees

Timothy Derry, Cecile Hinds, Nikolai Nyron,Andrew Samuel, Crystal Sobers,Kwinsi Williams, Nathalya Williams

Assistant Referees

Kirt Charles, Evelyn Carissa Douglas, Keron Myers, Melissa Nicholas, Shash Ramsaroop, Ainsley Rochard, Caleb Wales

TTFA President Kieron Edwards welcomed the appointments, describing them as a positive reflection of the work being done behind the scenes.

“This is a proud moment for Trinidad and Tobago football,” Edwards said.

 “Our match officials continue to earn respect regionally and internationally through their discipline, preparation and commitment to excellence. These appointments do not come by chance. They are the result of years of sacrifice, development and steady improvement.”

He added that the TTFA remains committed to strengthening the officiating pathway.

“As an Association,  we see referees as an essential part of the game’s growth.  It reinforces our belief that Trinidad and Tobago can consistently produce world-class football professionals, on and off the field.”

The TTFA congratulates all fourteen officials on this significant achievement and extends best wishes as they represent Trinidad and Tobago across CONCACAF and on the global stage during the 2026 year.