The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the refereeing team for the Round of 16 matches of the 2026 World Cup.
The Brazilian national team is preparing to face Norway in the Round of 16, while the England team faces its Mexican counterpart in the same round.
The American referee Ismail Elfath will lead the Brazil vs. Norway match.
The Australian referee Ali Afghani will officiate the England vs. Mexico match.
Schedule of the Round of 16 matches of the World Cup
Brazil × Norway on Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 PM Cairo time.
England × Mexico on Monday morning, July 6 at 3:00 AM Cairo time.
Referees for the Round of 16 matches of the World Cup
Brazil × Norway
Main referee: American Ismail Elfath
First assistant referee: American Corey Parker.
Second assistant referee: American Kyle Atkins.
Fourth referee: Honduran Said Martinez.
Reserve main referee: Honduran Walter Lopez.
England × Mexico
Main referee: Australian Ali Afghani.
First assistant referee: Australian George Lakrindis.
Second assistant referee: Australian Andrew Lindsay.
Fourth referee: Moroccan Jalal Jayed.
Reserve assistant referee: Moroccan Zakaria Brinsi.
