Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe referee for tonight's Egypt and Iran match is Szymon Marciniak, an official from Poland.Both sides still have a chance of getting through to the knockout stage. A victory for Iran would put both sides through regardless of Belgium's result against New Zealand, with Egypt progressing as one of the best eight third-placed sides in that scenario.An Egypt win would put Iran out of the competition, while a draw would leave Iran either to hope Belgium fail to better their result, or that finishing with three points and a neutral goal difference would be enough in the third-place table.Referee confirmed for Egypt vs IranKick-off is set for 8pm local time (4am UK time) at Seattle's Lumen Field, with the New Zealand-Belgium clash taking place simultaneously north of the border in Vancouver.The referee appointed for Egypt vs Iran is Poland's Szymon Marciniak. You may like Who is the referee for New Zealand vs Egypt? Who is the referee for Belgium vs Egypt? Who is the referee for Iran vs New Zealand? The 45-year-old is one of the more experienced officials at this summer's World Cup having been active in the Ekstraklasa since 2009.Since then, Marciniak has officiated at every Euros and World Cup except for Euro 2020, instead flying over to referee at the Arab Cup later that year.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.In 2022, Marciniak earned the distinction of refereeing the World Cup final as Argentina triumphed over France. A year later, he was also put in charge of both the Champions League final and the Club World Cup final.Running the line will be two of his countrymen, Tomasz Listkiewicz and Adam Kupsik.The fourth official is Yusukue Araki, with fellow Japanese Jun Mihara as the reserve official.VAR details are yet to be confirmed.TOPICSEgyptIranWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
