Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJordan and Argentina will bring the curtain down on their Group J campaigns.Reigning World Cup holders Argentina are already assured of a place in the Round of 32 after topping the standing following two Lionel Messi-inspired victories.The picture is far bleaker for Jordan in their maiden appearance at a World Cup as the newcomers are already confirmed to be exiting at the competition's first stage.Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: Referee confirmed for Jordan and Argentina meetingBut who will be refereeing the match-up at Arlington's Dallas Stadium?Istvan Kovacs has been appointed as the main official as Al-Nashama and the Alibiceleste go head-to-head with experience overseeing more than 600 games. You may like Who is the referee for Jordan vs Algeria? Who is the referee for Argentina vs Austria? Who is the referee for Argentina vs Algeria? The Romanian previously took charge of prestige fixtures including a Champions League semi-final between Manchester City and Real Madrid in April 2022.He also oversaw Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan's 2025 final as well as the inaugural 2022 Conference League showpiece and the 2024 Europa League final.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.Kovacs also boasts major international tournament credentials with fourth official duties at the 2022 World Cup and refereeing two group stage fixtures at Euro 2024.The 41-year-old had the distinction of blowing the whistle on the landmark 1,000th World Cup game at this summer's tournament between Tunisia and Japan.But Kovacs's reputation as a strict disciplinarian precedes him due to 3,154 bookings in 604 games which averages out at just over five per match officiated.Red card are similarly plentiful in supply after issuing 206 which helped earn him a European Championship record for the most cards drawn in a single game.Assisting him will be fellow Romanian officials Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunvogi while Dahane Beida of Mauritania has been assigned as Video Assistant Referee.Rounding off the refereeing team for this Group J finale will be Jerson Santos from Angola, who is named Reserve Assistant Referee.TOPICSLionel MessiArgentinaJordanRichard Buxton
