FIFA's Referees Committee has appointed an Egyptian refereeing crew to officiate the match between Argentina and Austria, scheduled for next Monday in Texas, as part of the second round of the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. The match will be refereed by Egyptian official Amin Omar, assisted by Mahmoud Abu Al Rajal as first assistant and Ahmed Hossam Taha as second assistant, with Spain's Alejandro Hernández serving as fourth official.
The match will mark Amin Omar's second appearance at the 2026 World Cup, having previously officiated the South Korea vs Czech Republic fixture in the first round.
The Egyptian refereeing crew drew widespread attention during the first round, performing to a high standard and earning broad praise from experts and analysts. It is worth noting that Amin Omar is participating in the World Cup for the first time, having in recent years established himself as one of the best referees in the Arab world and across the African continent.