FIFA has named Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to oversee the Group G match between Iran and Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Marciniak, who officiated the final of the 2022 tournament, will be supported by assistants Tomasz Listkiewicz and Adam Kupsik, both also from Poland.

The match is set to take place on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Iran time at Lumen Field in Seattle, United States. This fixture is regarded as pivotal for both teams, with the outcome expected to significantly influence the final standings within Group G as well as each squad’s prospects of advancing to the knockout rounds.

The selection of Marciniak underscores FIFA’s continued reliance on experienced referees for key World Cup matchups. His previous high-profile assignments, including the 2022 final, reflect confidence in his ability to manage games of considerable competitive and strategic importance.

Iran and Egypt enter the contest seeking vital points to improve their position in the group stage. The result could have lasting implications for their progression in the tournament, intensifying interest in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.