Tahiti's Norbert Hauata has been selected to officiate at the Football World Cup in Russia.
The 38 year old has been a FIFA referee since 2008 and was a support referee during the last World Cup in Brazil.
Tahiti football referee Norbert Hauata. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
He's one of 36 referees picked for the month-long tournament, with New Zealand's Matthew Conger the only other official selected from the Oceania region.
New Caledonia's Bertrand Brial, New Zealand's Simon Lount and Tonga's Tevita Makasini were named among the 63 assistant referees.
Referee Norbert Hauata during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier between New Zealand and Solomon Islands. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
