Chinese referee Ma Ning packs away his cards and bids farewell to the World Cup
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
China's presence at the North American World Cup concludes as three prominent officials exit the tournament. Ma Ning, along with assistant referees Zhou Fei and Fu Ming, complete their assignments and depart from football's premier competition. This marks the end of Chinese participation in the refereeing contingent for the 2026 World Cup cycle, reflecting the rotation of international match officials throughout the tournament's progression.
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Chinese referee Ma Ning packs away his cards and bids farewell to the World Cup
Zhou Fei and Fu Ming have also departed, ending China’s involvement in the global showpiece football tournament in North America.
