Anthony Taylor announces retirement after 20-year career
English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from officiating after nearly two decades at the top level of domestic and international football.
The 47-year-old took charge of 831 matches throughout his career, overseeing all of England’s major domestic cup finals alongside high-profile fixtures across continental and international tournaments.
Taylor’s final game in charge was Spain’s clash with Portugal in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of a long tenure that established him as one of the game’s most prominent match officials.
