FIFA has announced the appointment of Omar Al Ali as the referee for the upcoming Group G match in the World Cup, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This match marks Egypt’s second appearance in the tournament.
Egypt is set to face New Zealand on June 22 in Vancouver. In anticipation of this match, FIFA has revealed the officiating team just days before the game.
Omar Al Ali, an Emirati referee, will lead the officiating team for this fixture. He will be assisted by compatriot Mohamed Alhammadi and Qatari referee Taleb Al Marri, who will serve as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. Kevin Ortega and Michael Orue have been designated as the fourth and fifth officials.