Ahmad Al-Ali
| Full name | Ahmad Khaled Yaqoub Youssef Abdelrahim Al-Ali | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
1 January 1984 Kuwait | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2016– | Kuwaiti Premier League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2016– | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Ahmad Khaled Yaqoub Youssef Abdelrahim Al-Ali (born 1984) is a Kuwaiti football referee who officiates in the Kuwaiti Premier League. He has been a FIFA referee since 2016 and is listed on the AFC elite referee panel.[1]
Officiating career
Al-Ali began refereeing in the Kuwaiti domestic league system before making his top-flight debut in the Kuwaiti Premier League. In 2016, he received his international status and was added to the FIFA International Referees List as well as the AFC refereeing panel.[2]
Career highlights
- AFC Asian Cup & Asian Tournaments: Al-Ali was selected as one of the match officials for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup hosted in Qatar, where he refereed high-stakes fixtures, including the semi-final match between Iran and Qatar.[3]
- FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: He has regularly officiated international matches across Asia, including senior fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) rounds and Asian Cup qualifiers.
Personal life
Al-Ali was born and resides in Kuwait. Alongside his active refereeing duties in domestic, regional, and AFC competitions, he is actively involved in officiating workshops and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) education programs managed by the Kuwait Football Association (KFA).
References
- ↑ "2023 Refereeing International Lists" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ↑ "List of Referees". Kuwait-FA.org. Kuwait Football Association. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ahmad Alali – Football Referee Matches". WorldReferee. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
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