Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEither Uzebkistan or Colombia could jump to the top of Group K with a win today.Despite leading and being the favourites on paper, Portugal only managed to draw with DR Congo, which opens up the group completely.Next up is Uzbekistan vs Colombia, but who is on referee duty for the clash at Mexico City Stadium?Referee for Uzbekistan vs ColombiaAnthony Taylor will be the referee for this World Cup 2026 tie in Group K.He's a familiar name and face for fans of the Premier League, having now officiated 432 matches in the English top flight. You may like How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia for FREE Who is the referee for South Korea vs Czechia? Who is the referee for Portugal vs DR Congo? Taylor has also now refereed 42 matches in the Champions League, and is appearing at his second World Cup after taking care of two games at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.Across 550 games in his career, Taylor has shown 1,997 yellow cards at an average of 3.63 per game (as per WhoScored) that's a figure ever so slightly higher than your standard referee, but you would hardly call him a harsh referee.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.Indeed, his red card rate is lower than most, with just 87 shown at a rate of 0.16 per game.Alongside Taylor for the Uzbekistan vs Colombia game will be Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn as assistants on each touchline.Costa Rican pair Juan Gabriel Caldern and Juan Carlos Mora are the fourth official and reserve assistant referee, respectively.Ivan Bebek, of Croatia, will lead the VAR team for the game, while another Premier League ref, Jared Gillett, is in the room as his assistant.TOPICSAnthony TaylorColombiaUzbekistanWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Jakob BarnesFreelance WriterJakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance news writer for FourFourTwo, he covers the biggest stories from the world of football.
