Moroccan Officials Designated for Key World Cup Match
In an exciting development for fans of international football, the match officials for the upcoming World Cup encounter between Uzbekistan and Portugal have been officially announced. This thrilling matchup is part of the World Cup group stage currently being hosted across multiple venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The head referee for this critical game will be Jalal Jayed, a seasoned FIFA referee hailing from Morocco. He will be supported by fellow Moroccan officials Zakaria Brinsi and Mustapha Akarkad, who will serve as assistant referees. Additionally, the fourth and fifth officials will be South African referees Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela, ensuring a diverse officiating team for this prestigious event.
The highly anticipated match between Uzbekistan and Portugal is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with kickoff set for 22:00 Tashkent time. This represents the second game for the Uzbekistan national football team in the ongoing group stage of the World Cup, following their prior encounter in the tournament. As the excitement builds, both teams will be striving not only for victory but also for a chance to advance further in the competition, making this match a pivotal moment in their World Cup journey.
As reported by uzdaily.uz.
