🏟️Japan
24 matches in our referee database
Japan referee and match official history. Giulia Tempestilli has officiated the most Japan matches (3). 43 different referees have taken charge of Japan games across 4 competitions.
Quick Stats
👥 Match Officials
Top 3 per role by matches officiated.
Referees
- 1Giulia Tempestilli3🇮🇹 ITA
- 2Linda Schmid3🇨🇭 SUI
- 3Elfath Ismail2🌍 USA
Assistant Referees
- 1Corey Parker2🌍 USA
- 2Kyle Atkins2🌍 USA
- 3Alberto Tegoni1🇮🇹 ITA
VAR Officials
- 1Joe Dickerson2🌍 USA
- 2Bastian Dankert1🇩🇪 GER
- 3Fedayi San1🇨🇭 SUI
Fourth Officials
- 1Adonis Carrasco1🌍 DOM
- 2Beida Dahane1🌍 MTN
- 3Dahane Beida1🌍 MRT
🏆 Competitions
🚫 Yet to officiate Japan
FIFA World Cup referees active in 2026/27 who haven't been appointed to a Japan match this season.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Japan matches are tracked on Referee.Observer?
Our database holds 24 Japan matches across 4 competitions, officiated by 43 unique referees.
Which referee has officiated Japan the most?
Giulia Tempestilli (ITA) has refereed Japan most often in our records, with 3 appointments.
Who has refereed Japan most in the 2026/27 season?
In 2026/27, Elfath Ismail leads Japan appointments with 1 matches.
Are there FIFA World Cup referees who have never officiated Japan this season?
Yes — 12 referees active in FIFA World Cup (2026/27) have not been appointed to a Japan match this season, including Slavko Vinčić, Clément Turpin, Glenn Nyberg.