Two Moroccans officiate the Mexico vs. England match.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has announced the appointment of Moroccan referees Jallal Jaid and Zakaria Brinsi as part of the officiating team for the highly anticipated match between Mexico and England, in the Round of 16 of the "2026 World Cup."
Jallal Jaid will serve as the fourth official in this intense match, while Zakaria Brinsi has been assigned the role of reserve assistant referee, reflecting the great confidence that the Moroccan whistle has gained in global competitions.
The match will be officiated by Australian referee Iliriza Faghani, supported by his compatriots Georg Lakrindis and Andrew Lindsay as assistant referees.
It is worth noting that the match will take place next Monday at the "Azteca" Stadium in Mexico City, where the two teams will compete for a spot in the quarter-finals, starting at 1 AM Moroccan time.
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