FIFA has named an all-North American refereeing panel, led by an American officiating crew and supported by two Canadian match officials, to handle the high-stakes FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 final between Nigeria and Japan on Saturday, November 7.

The landmark final is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM WAT at the Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 3), where Nigeria’s Flamingos will clash with Japan for global glory.

Match Officials (Nigeria vs. Japan):

 Referee: Natalie Simon (USA)

 Assistant Referee 1: Katarzyna Wasiak (USA)

 Assistant Referee 2: Kali Smith (USA)

 Fourth Official: Carly Shaw-McLaren (CANADA)

 Reserve Assistant Referee: Melissa Snedden (CANADA)

The Flamingos enter the match aiming to write their names into the history books by becoming the first African nation to lift the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy.