For 2026, FIFA has updated its list of international referees, which includes 17 referees from Kyrgyzstan. These specialists have been given the opportunity to officiate international matches under the auspices of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) throughout the year.
According to the latest data, Kyrgyzstan is represented by six main referees, eight assistants, and three futsal referees. The inclusion of these referees in the list was made possible by FIFA's annual assessment, which takes into account professional skills, physical fitness, and performance results in various competitions.
The FIFA referees list includes:
Nurzatbek AbdykadyrovZainiddin AlimovAlimardon BaynazarovVeronika BernatskayaMederbek TayichevSanzhar ZhakypbekovFIFA assistant referees:Abdugani AbdukarimovNuraly AbdunabievEldos MurzabekovKanat MyrsabekovShamil OrozbekovEldiyar SalybayevIsmailzhan TalipzhanovRamina Tsoy.
Among the futsal referees:
Nurbek Arstanbek uuluTalantbek RaimberdievTimur Toktobaev.
Referees included in the FIFA list can officiate international tournaments, continental competitions, as well as friendly matches for both national teams and clubs. The list is updated annually and serves as an important indicator of the development of the refereeing body in the country.
