AL-ABADI TO REF AT AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP
Feb 05, 2026
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected Jordanian international referee Sabrine Al-Abadi to officiate matches at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, which will be hosted by Australia from March 21-21.
Her selection came after successfully completing a series of intensive technical and fitness assessments as part of the AFC’s official evaluation programmes to assess referees’ readiness for participation in major continental tournaments.
This appointment marks a historic milestone for Jordanian refereeing, as it represents the first time a Jordanian female referee has been selected to officiate at the finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, reflecting the growing confidence in Jordanian refereeing officials and the strong reputation enjoyed by Jordanian referees at the regional, continental, and international levels.
Her selection came after successfully completing a series of intensive technical and fitness assessments as part of the AFC’s official evaluation programmes to assess referees’ readiness for participation in major continental tournaments.
This appointment marks a historic milestone for Jordanian refereeing, as it represents the first time a Jordanian female referee has been selected to officiate at the finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, reflecting the growing confidence in Jordanian refereeing officials and the strong reputation enjoyed by Jordanian referees at the regional, continental, and international levels.
