Alireza Faghani officiates England vs Mexico match at World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Alireza Faghani will serve as the head referee for the knockout match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night. The 48-year-old Australian, who moved from Iran in 2019, has officiated in three FIFA World Cups, including notable matches such as France vs Argentina in 2018. Faghani faced controversy during the current tournament after not awarding a penalty to France against Senegal despite VAR review. His officiating team includes assistant referees George Lakrindis and Andrew Lindsay, with reserve officials from Morocco and South America.
- •Faghani officiated four matches in the 2018 World Cup
- •He oversaw the Olympic gold medal match in 2016
- •England vs Mexico match is on July 6
- •Broadcast begins at midnight BST
- •Faghani's team includes officials from Australia and Morocco
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — England vs Mexico referee: Who is World Cup 2026 official Alireza Faghani?
"The Australian referee, 48, will take charge of one of the biggest matches of his career at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday
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