Egypt’s presence at the 2026 World Cup is no longer linked only to the national team or the fans. This time, Egypt will also appear through refereeing, after FIFA appointed an Egyptian refereeing team led by international referee Amin Omar to officiate the match between South Korea and the Czech Republic on the opening day of the tournament.

This decision gives Egyptian refereeing an early chance to appear on the world stage. It also puts Amin Omar and his team in an important test from the start of the competition. The match will be played in Group A, which also includes Mexico and South Africa, in a group expected to witness strong competition for qualification.

The game carries special importance for Arab refereeing, as the Egyptian team will be present in one of the first matches of the 2026 World Cup. This reflects FIFA’s trust in the ability of Egyptian referees to manage major games under strong pressure from fans and the media.

An Egyptian Team With International Support

Amin Omar will be the main referee for the match. He will be assisted by Mahmoud Abu El-Regal as the first assistant referee and Ahmed Hossam Taha as the second assistant referee, while Mahmoud Ashour will be part of the VAR team, completing the Egyptian presence on the pitch and in the video room.

Referees from other countries will also take part in managing the game. Juan Calderon will be the fourth official, Juan Carlos Mora will be the reserve assistant referee, while Joe Dickerson and Marco Di Bello will support the video team, forming a refereeing crew that combines Egyptian experience with international support.

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The match between South Korea and the Czech Republic will take place in the early hours of Friday, June 12, Cairo time, as one of the opening games of Group A in the World Cup.

An Important Test for Amin Omar

Amin Omar’s appearance at the World Cup is an important step in his international career. Officiating a match on the opening day of a major tournament is always a big responsibility, as FIFA aims for a strong and organized start.

The Egyptian referee knows that all eyes will be on him from the first minute, because any refereeing decision in the World Cup can quickly become a major talking point, especially with VAR and the close review of every important incident.

With South Korea looking for a strong start and the Czech Republic hoping to prove itself from the first round, the Egyptian refereeing team enters the match facing a real challenge in a game full of World Cup details: pressure, speed, and an early fight for points.

Whatever the result, the appearance of Amin Omar and his team remains an important moment for Egyptian and Arab football, sending a clear message that Egyptian refereeing can be present at the biggest international tournaments.