2026 FIFA WC - Referee appointments for Group Stage starting from Match #17

Appointments of match officials at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage. 

Szymon Marciniak POL meets again Argentina 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 15: Iran - New Zealand (discussion)

César Ramos, experienced WC referee, will officiate Iran - New Zealand, his first game at this tournament. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 13: Saudi Arabia - Uruguay (discussion)

Maurizio Mariani, Italian referee, will make his WC debut in Saudi Arabia - Uruguay. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 16: Belgium - Egypt (discussion)

It's the debut for Ramon Abatti, second Brazilian referee to whistle a game at this tournament, after Sampaio in the opener. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 14: Spain - Cape Verde (discussion)

Jordan referee Adham Makhadmeh in charge of Spain - Cape Verde.

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 12: Sweden - Tunisia (discussion)

Yael Falcón is the second referee from Argentina to officiate a game at this tournament, he will be in charge of Sweden - Tunisia. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 9: Ivory Coast - Ecuador (discussion)

François Letexier has replaced Michael Oliver in this game, following a minor injury by the English referee. We wish Oliver a speedy recovery and Letexier a good game! 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 11: Netherlands - Japan (discussion)

US referee Ismail Elfath will officiate Netherlands - Japan on domestic soil. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 10: Germany - Curaçao (discussion)

CAF officiating crew in charge of Germany - Curaçao. Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed  will officiate the game. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 6: Australia - Türkiye (discussion)

Jesús Valenzuela in the middle for Australia -  Türkiye, let's comment his performance.