Alireza Faghani referees England vs. Mexico amid VAR reviews and red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Alireza Faghani officiates the England-Mexico match on July 6, 2026, during the FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium. The match features multiple VAR reviews, penalty kicks, and a controversial red card decision, drawing significant scrutiny. Faghani, originally from Iran and now representing Australia, has officiated previous World Cup matches including those involving both teams in 2018. Currently, the match is ongoing with the atmosphere described as intense.
- •Faghani is the referee for England vs. Mexico.
- •The match includes VAR reviews and a red card incident.
- •Previous World Cup officiating experience includes 2018 and 2022 matches.
- •Game ongoing at Azteca Stadium on July 6, 2026.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Who is England-Mexico ref? Alireza Faghani in spotlight for VAR overturns, red card call in World Cup
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