Jalal Jaid, final referee at Gulf 27
Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid, who has been assigned to officiate matches in the 2026 Gulf Cup, is one of the most prominent international football referees. He began his refereeing career in 2006, with a keen interest in learning the rules of the game, and obtained his Federal Referee Certificate in 2011. He continued advancing his career to include the Moroccan Professional League, then African and international competitions. In 2019, he received his FIFA international badge and participated in important matches in the Africa Champions League and the Africa Cup of Nations, in addition to officiating the Moroccan King's Cup final. Last April, he became the first Moroccan referee to oversee matches in a World Cup since 2002. He also took part in officiating matches at the 2026 Gulf Cup, including encounters between the UAE and Qatar, as well as Kuwait and Iraq. To date, he has officiated 125 international matches, issued 419 yellow cards and 21 red cards, and awarded 61 penalties.
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