The 1000th World Cup match will be against Japan! The referees appear in golden referee wear
The 1000th match of the 2026 World Cup will be played between Japan and Tunisia. FIFA has prepared special uniforms for the referees with gold logos and patches.

The Japanese national team will play a memorable match, which will be the 1000th match of the 2026 World Cup. The opponent was Tunisia, and a team of referees wearing golden referee uniforms stood on the pitch. This special kit has been prepared by FIFA for this occasion and emphasizes the historical weight of the match.
Officially announced by FIFA Referee Committee President Pierluigi Collina, the referees will wear special uniforms made by Adidas with a gold logo and three stripes. Unlike regular referee uniforms, the design features glittering gold accents, making it an eye-catching display for fans around the world. This match was the 1,000th match in the tournament's history, and the referees' attire was appropriate.














