Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArgentina and Austria both started their World Cup campaigns with wins, beating Algeria and Jordan respectively.The two go head-to-head this evening, where a victory will guarantee progress to the next round of the tournament.Here's who will be in charge of the match.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kEgyptian officials to take charge of Argentina vs AustriaEgyptian referee Amin Omar has been selected for tonight's clash, alongside two assistants, also from Egypt.This will be Omar's second match at the tournament after he oversaw the opening-round clash between Czechia and South Korea. You may like Who is the referee for Austria vs Jordan? Who is the referee for Argentina vs Algeria? How to watch Argentina vs Austria for FREE The 40-year-old has been taking charge of matches in the Egyptian Premier League for the last 13 years, but also has plenty of international experience, having been present at every Africa Cup of Nations since 2019.In 12 regular-season games in 2025-26, he issued 53 yellow cards and sent off three players, all of them for two yellow cards, according to Transfermarkt.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.He will be joined by assistants Mahmoud Abou El Regal and Ahmed Hossam Taha, who will be helping out from the touchlines.The fourth official and the reserve assistant referee are Alejandro Hernandez and Diego Sanchez, both from Spain.Omar averages between three and four yellow cards per match, as well as a red card every five matches during Egyptian club ties.On average, he awards a penalty slightly less frequently than every other game in domestic club football.A win for either side tonight would see them through to the next round of the tournament, while defeat wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.With a game against Jordan up next for Argentina and Algeria awaiting Austria, there's still an opportunity for both to progress.TOPICSArgentinaAustriaRyan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
