Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterPortugal vs Colombia promises to be a fascinating game for a host of reasons.First, Portugal can ascend the Group K table ladder with a win, currently on four points to Colombia's six.Secondly, Cristiano Ronaldo is back amongst the goals and looking to surge up the Golden Boot table at the 2026 World Cup; but who is the referee for this evening's clash?Who is the referee for Portugal vs Colombia in Group K at the 2026 World Cup?Portugal vs Colombia will kick off at 12:30am British time in the early hours of Sunday morning.Overseeing the clash, held at the Hard Rock Stadium, is Australian referee Alireza Faghani. You may like How to watch Colombia vs Portugal live streams online for FREE. Who is the referee for Uzbekistan vs Colombia? Who is the referee for Colombia vs DR Congo? He will be joined by fellow countrymen George Lakrindis and James Lindsay, who will serve as assistant referees.Honduran officials will join the team, with Said Martinez serving as the fourth official, and Walter Lopez stepping in as the reserve assistant 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.The Aussie official was a source of controversy during France's 3-1 win against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, failing to award what appeared to be a clear-cut penalty on Kylian Mbappe.Faghani previously refereed one of the World Cup's greatest games: France vs Argentina, the precursor to the 2022 final, back in 2018.The match, ending 4-3 to the latter, saw eight bookings given and a penalty awarded for France after 13 minutes.The Australian also served as referee for one of the greatest FIFA Club World Cup games ever: Chelsea's 3-0 final demolition of PSG last summer, also in the United States.Faghani boasts an extraordinary career, and his booking average exceeds over four per match.The Aussie has refereed 119 A-League matches, 62 AFC Champions League Elite clashes, and three Olympics Games face-offs.TOPICSPortugalColombiaKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
