This story falls outside CryptoBriefing’s editorial scope. The appointment of Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega and assistant Michael Orué to the FIFA World Cup 2026 officiating roster is a sports governance story with no verified connection to crypto markets, blockchain technology, digital assets, or decentralized finance.

For readers interested in the sports angle: Ortega has been a FIFA-listed international referee since 2019, and this marks the first time Peruvian officials will work a World Cup since France 1998. The 2026 tournament features an expanded 48-team format hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.