World Cup referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20 years and more than 800 matches in charge

LONDON: (Jul 21) (AP) English referee Anthony Taylor, who officiated at the 2026 World Cup, announced his retirement on Tuesday.

The 47-year-old Taylor refereed more than 800 matches in the English Premier League, domestic cups, European club competitions and major internationals.

His final game was the round of 16 match at the World Cup on July 6, when the eventual champion Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0.