England referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement

English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from officiating after a career spanning more than two decades, bringing the curtain down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a statement on Tuesday, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed that Taylor’s final assignment was the Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.The 47-year-old retires after officiating 668 professional matches, including 432 Premier