All-Arab Officiating Team to Take Charge of England vs DR Congo Match

Arab football continues to make headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This time, it's Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh and a Middle Eastern support crew from the AFC federation who are in the spotlight. The official will be the man in the middle when England takes on DR Congo in a Round of 32 clash in Atlanta, Georgia. The all-grab team around him will be assistant referees Mohammed Khalaf and Ahmad Al-Roalle, who are also from Jordan. Saudi Arabian Khalid Al-Turais is the fourth official, as reserve assistant referee Mohammed AlBakri rounds out the crew.