Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.
Ma Ning at a glance
The 2026 edition will mark Ma Ning’s second appointment to the FIFA World Cup after being called up in Qatar in 2022. .....
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