Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterPortugal and Cristiano Ronaldo are in Houston on Tuesday, hoping that there isnt a problem in front of goal.Having been frustrated by a well-organised DR Congo side, Roberto Martinezs Group K favourites will be expected to respond with a convincing win over underdogs Uzbekistan.Lionel Messi made history on Monday, but Ronaldo can also put his name in the World Cup record books by becoming the first player to score at six tournaments. A free-kick or penalty might help him towards that goal, but who will be the referee in charge at Houston Stadium?Play our free match predictor and win �1kReferee appointment for Portugal vs UzbekistanThis Group K fixture will be officiated by a referee from the CAF confederation.Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, though he does not turn 40 until next year. You may like Who is the referee for Portugal vs DR Congo? Portugal vs Uzbekistan prediction: Will Cristiano Ronaldo get off the mark at World Cup? Who is the referee for Uzbekistan vs Colombia? He has experience of refereeing at major tournaments, having officiated the third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria at last years Africa Cup of Nations.And he has already taken charge of a match at the World Cup, overseeing Germanys 7-1 victory over minnow Curacao in Group E.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 did not give any yellow or red cards in that game, although he did award Germany a penalty for a foul on Felix Nmecha.Jayed is a top-tier referee in his home country, refereeing high profile top-flight matches since 2015.He is the first Moroccan referee to go to a World Cup since 2002, when Mohamed Guezzaz officiated in South Korea and Japan.Jayeds compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad will be the assistant referees.South African Abongile Tom will be the fourth official, with Uruguayan Leodan Gonzalez and Moroccan Hamza El Fareq the VAR officials.TOPICSCristiano RonaldoPortugalUzbekistanWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Callum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
