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Who is the referee for the argentina – austria fifa world cup match

Who is Amin Mohamed, the referee for the Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup match?

Florian Gregoire

Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed will be officiating the high-stakes Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup match.

Amin Mohamed, the Egyptian referee, has been selected by FIFA to officiate the Argentina vs Austria game on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as part of the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will be supported by his compatriots Mahmoud Abouelregal and Ahmed Hossam Taja as assistant referees. Spaniards Alejandro Hernández and Diego Sánchez will serve as the fourth official and reserve assistant referee, respectively.

Amin Mohamed has already made his mark in this World Cup, having successfully refereed the South Korea vs Czech Republic match without any issues, according to FIFA officials. His confident performance has earned him the trust of FIFA to handle another crucial second-round fixture.

Amin Mohamed began his refereeing career in Egypt’s top division in 2013 before making his international debut in 2018 during a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Uganda and Lesotho. Since then, he has officiated in numerous continental competitions, including the CAF Champions League, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, and two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.