Amin Mohamed: profile of the referee for the Argentina vs Austria World Cup match
Meet Amin Mohamed, the Egyptian referee chosen to officiate the high-stakes Argentina vs Austria World Cup encounter.
Egyptian match official Amin Mohamed has been appointed by FIFA to oversee the Argentina vs Austria game, scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time in Arlington’s Dallas stadium. He will be supported by his fellow Egyptians Mahmoud Abouelregal and Ahmed Hossam Taja as assistant referees. Spain’s Alejandro Hernández and Diego Sánchez will serve as fourth official and reserve assistant referee respectively.
Amin Mohamed has already proven his mettle at this World Cup, having successfully managed the South Korea vs Czech Republic match without incident, according to FIFA officials. His strong performance has earned him the prestigious assignment to referee a pivotal second-round clash.
The Egyptian referee began his professional career in Egypt’s top flight in 2013 before making his international debut in 2018 during a CAN qualifier between Uganda and Lesotho. Since then, he has officiated in major continental tournaments, including the CAF Champions League, a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal, and two matches in the 2025 CAN.
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