England referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement
English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from officiating after a career spanning more than two decades, bringing the curtain down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a statement on Tuesday, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed that Taylor’s final assignment was the Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
During his domestic career, he took charge of every major English cup final, including the 2015 League Cup final, the 2015 Community Shield, the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals, and the 2018 Championship play-off final.
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