Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan will serve as the referee for the upcoming England vs DR Congo match on Friday. This encounter is a crucial part of the knockout stages of the World Cup, taking place at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
Referee Profile: Adham Makhadmeh
The 39-year-old referee has been officiating at the World Cup, having overseen two matches thus far. His previous assignments include Spain's goalless draw against Cape Verde and Belgium's commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand. In these matches, Makhadmeh issued two yellow cards each, maintaining control without major controversy.
Makhadmeh has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2013 and has experience from various tournaments, including the Asian Cup and Arab Cup. Notably, he officiated a quarter-final match between Algeria and the UAE last year. During the 2025/26 season, he averaged 4.7 cards per match over 18 games.
Match Officials for England vs DR Congo
Joining Makhadmeh on the field will be assistant referees Mohammed Khalaf and Ahmad Al-Roalle from Jordan. The fourth official for the match will be Saudi Arabia's Khalid Al-Turais. This team will be tasked with ensuring fairness and adherence to the rules in what promises to be a competitive fixture.
England enters this match with an unbeaten record at the World Cup, having shown resilience against various opponents. DR Congo, on the other hand, has demonstrated their tenacity by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw and achieving a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. Their strategy will likely focus on counter-attacks, led by players like Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa.
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