World Cup Referees Wear Pink Shirts for Uruguay‑Saudi Arabia Match
Traditionally World Cup officials have worn black, green, blue, red or yellow shirts. For the Uruguay‑Saudi Arabia fixture, FIFA chose pink as the official referee colour.
The governing body said the hue aims to appeal to younger fans and highlight gender diversity in the sport. Coaches and players welcomed the visual change, noting it could energise the stadium atmosphere.
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