Amin Mohamed set to referee Argentina vs Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed has been appointed by FIFA to oversee the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Argentina and Austria. The game is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, as part of the second round of the tournament.

Assisting him from the sidelines will be his fellow Egyptian officials Mahmoud Abouelregal and Ahmed Hossam Taja, while Spanish referees Alejandro Hernández and Diego Sánchez have been named as fourth official and reserve assistant referee, respectively.

This isn’t Amin Mohamed’s first appearance at the FIFA World Cup. Earlier in the tournament, he took charge of the Group Stage encounter between South Korea and Czech Republic, delivering a clean performance that earned praise from FIFA officials. His consistency and professionalism have now earned him the prestigious assignment to officiate a critical second-round fixture.

Amin Mohamed’s journey to the top of world football refereeing

Amin Mohamed began his officiating career in Egypt’s top domestic league in 2013. His talent and dedication quickly caught attention, leading to his international debut just five years later. His first major assignment came in 2018 during the African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Uganda and Lesotho. Since then, he has rapidly climbed the refereeing ladder, officiating in high-stakes competitions such as the CAF Champions League and reaching the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. He has also been trusted with two matches during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, further solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s most respected referees.

Amin Mohamed’s appointment for the Argentina vs Austria match underscores his growing influence in international football and positions him as a key figure in global refereeing circles.