Oshane Nation
| Born |
1991 (age 34–35) Jamaica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| ??–present | Jamaica Premier League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2018–present | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Oshane Nation (born 1991[1]) is a Jamaican football referee who has been on the FIFA International Referees List since 2018. He is also listed as a video assistant referee.[2]
Career
Since earning his FIFA badge in 2018,[2][3] Nation has been active in several tournaments within CONCACAF, including the CONCACAF League, the Leagues Cup, the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and three editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[1][4] He has also overseen qualification matches for the FIFA World Cup.[1][5] In the Gold Cup, Nation's most advanced performance was at the 2025 edition, where he oversaw a semifinal game between the United States and Guatemala.[6][7] Performances at club competitions include the 2024 Leagues Cup final between Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC.[1]
At the international level, Nation took part in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina and has been selected by FIFA as a referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[8][9] His assistant referee will be Caleb Wales from Trinidad and Tobago.[4][10]
References
- ^ a b c d Hall, Andy (August 25, 2024). "Who is Oshane Nation, the referee for Columbus Crew - LAFC in the 2024 Leagues Cup final?" (English edition). Diario AS. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "Jamaica Football Federation | International match officials". Inside FIFA. January 1, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "When it comes to refereeing, Nation builds a career". CONCACAF News. February 9, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "Jamaica's Nation & T&T's Wales called up for historic 2026 World Cup". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. April 10, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Honduras v. Haiti". ESPN. October 13, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "USMNT makes Concacaf Gold Cup final with win over Guatemala: Semifinal highlights". USA TODAY. July 2, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "USA v Guatemala". Fox Sports. July 2, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Jamaica's Nation & T&T's Wales called up for 2026 World Cup". The Gleaner. April 10, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Jamaica's Oshane Nation named among referees for 2026 FIFA World Cup". Jamaica Observer. April 9, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Oshane Nation and Caleb Wales to officiate at biggest World Cup in history". Caribbean National Weekly. April 10, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.