Moroccan Referee to Officiate Portugal-Uzbekistan Clash

Moroccan official Jalal Jayed, 39, has been appointed by FIFA to referee the match between Portugal and Uzbekistan. The game, scheduled for next Tuesday, is part of Group K's second round in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

In the tournament's opening round, Jayed officiated Germany's dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao. His compatriots, Zakadia Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad, will serve as assistant referees, while South African Abongile Tom has been named the fourth official. FIFA typically announces the video assistant referee (VAR) team just 24 hours before the match.