Fifa reveals expert panel for World Cup analysis and awards
FIFA has unveiled an 11-member Technical Study Group for the upcoming World Cup. The panel features former players and coaches who will analyse matches and select winners for major individual awards. The group will be led by Pascal Zuberbühler and includes notable names like Pablo Zabaleta, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Gilberto Silva. The tournament will see a record 48 teams competing.
Match highlights
- FIFA's Technical Study Group will analyse matches and decide the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, and Best Young Player awards.
- The panel includes Pascal Zuberbühler, Pablo Zabaleta, Jürgen Klinsmann, Michael O’Neill, Otto Addo, Paulo Wanchope, Gilberto Silva, Tobin Heath, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Jayne Ludlow, and Aron Winter.
- The group was announced during a virtual media briefing ahead of the tournament at Estadio Azteca.
- The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches for the first time.
- FIFA says the group will provide the official record of how football is played at the highest level.
