Egyptian referee Amin Omar has been appointed to officiate one of the standout fixtures of the second round of Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with FIFA selecting him to take charge of the meeting between Argentina and Austria.
The appointment marks another significant milestone for the Egyptian official, who continues to enhance his reputation on football’s biggest stage after an impressive debut performance earlier in the tournament.
Amin Omar rewarded after strong World Cup start
The FIFA Referees Committee confirmed that Amin Omar will referee the Group J encounter, assisted by fellow Egyptians Mahmoud Abu Al-Rijal and Ahmed Hossam Taha.
Spanish referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández has been named fourth official for the match.
Omar received widespread praise following his handling of the opening-round contest between Czechia and South Korea, with many observers commending his authority, consistency and decision-making throughout the game.
His selection for a fixture involving one of the tournament favourites is viewed as recognition of that strong performance.
Argentina seeking to maintain momentum
Argentina head into the clash in confident mood after beginning their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria.
Led by Lionel Messi, the South Americans currently occupy a strong position in Group J and will be looking to take another major step towards qualification for the knockout stages.
Austria, meanwhile, will be aiming to build on their opening victory over Jordan and strengthen their own hopes of reaching the Round of 32.
