FIFA's Referees Committee has announced the officiating team for the Egypt vs Australia Round of 32 match at the World Cup, scheduled for 9:00 pm next Friday at Dallas Stadium. The Egyptian Football Association noted that the committee has assigned Uruguayan referee Gustavo Teixeira to oversee the match, with his compatriot Carlos Parero serving as first assistant referee, while fellow Uruguayan Nicolas Taran will act as second assistant referee. Swiss official Sandro Schirer will serve as fourth official, while his compatriot Stefan de Almeida will take on the role of reserve assistant referee.
Egypt advanced to the Round of 32 after finishing second in Group 7 with 5 points, separated from group leaders Belgium only on goal difference. Australia also qualified after finishing as runners-up in Group 4 with 4 points, edging Paraguay — who finished third — on goal difference. Paraguay themselves advanced to the Round of 16 after a stunning upset, eliminating four-time world champions Germany on penalties.