▪︎The central referees are thus guaranteed to receive the sum of 70,000 dollars (about 68,000 euros) for their participation.
▪︎Their assistant colleagues will receive $ 25,000 (about 24,500 euros).
But this base salary can increase considerably with match “bonuses”.
▪︎In Qatar, a central referee receives 3,000 dollars for group matches then 10,000 dollars for playoff matches and the final.
▪︎For touch referees and the 4th official, the fees amount to 2,500 then 5,000 dollars.
▪︎Finally, #VAR obliges, FIFA must now pay video referees, so they earn $ 3,000 for a group match and $ 5,000 from the 8th finals.
