Khalid Al-Turais
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Al-Turais's achievements are measured in assignments, not trophies. Being named to the 2026 World Cup crew places him in an elite group of officials worldwide. His decade on the FIFA International List shows remarkable consistency, and his work as a VAR adds another dimension to his skill set. For Saudi football, his World Cup appointment was a historic first, highlighting the growth of officiating in the region.
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA International List of Referees
Formal recognition as an international-level referee, renewed annually.
Selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Chosen as referee for the Saudi crew at the tournament.
Records & Feats
First all-Saudi refereeing crew at a World Cup
Al-Turais, Mohammed Al-Abakry, and Abdulrahim Al-Shammari formed the first all-Saudi crew to officiate at a World Cup in recent memory.