Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterStaying up for Austria-Jordan at 5am this morning? Of course you are, it's the World Cup.Austria are strong favourites for this one, but Jordan arrive into the game with all the excitement of a first appearance at the FIFA World Cup - so don't write them off.Hopefully it's the football itself that takes centre-stage but the all-important question is - who's been given the job of refereeing the game?Referee appointment for Austria vs JordanThis is Austria's seventh appearance at the World Cup, and as previously mentioned, Jordan's very first.Austria have failed to qualify for each of the last six editions of the tournament, though, so emotions will be high when the two sides take to the field in Santa Clara. You may like Austria World Cup 2026 squad: Ralf Rangnick's final 26-man selection for tournament opener with Jordan Jordan World Cup 2026 squad: Jamal Sellami's tournament squad ready for Austria test Who is the referee for Argentina vs Algeria? Much like one of the sides he will be officiating, this is Dahane Beida's World Cup debut.The Mauritanian referee is one of the youngest at the Finals, and is aged just 34.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.That said, Beida has taken charge of plenty of big fixtures in CAF competitions, including the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. In addition to refereeing pivotal matches on his home continent, Beida was among the officials at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.Beida was also on duty at the 2024 Olympic Games, officiating three matches in France, before taking charge of three more at the most recent edition of AFCON.Beida will be supported by assistants Jerson Santos (Angola) and Elvis Noupue (Cameroon).Oshane Nation (Jamaica) is named fourth official for this one.VAR will be led by Mahmoud Mohamed Ashour (Egypt).TOPICSJordanAustriaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Joe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
