Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterAdham Makhadmeh from Jordan is the referee for England vs DR Congo.A potential away last-16 tie at the Azteca would be a real test for Thomas Tuchels team, but first they must overcome a DR Congo side that have proved dogged opposition at the World Cup so far.The African outfit held Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo to a 1-1 draw in their group opener, before a narrow defeat to Colombia and a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, and they will hope to frustrate England while threatening on the counter through Newcastle Uniteds Yoane Wissa.Play our free match predictor below and win �1kReferee appointment for England vs DR CongoA referee from the AFC federation will take charge of England vs DR Congo.Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh is the chosen official for the match, having so far overseen two games at the World Cup. You may like Who is the referee for Colombia vs DR Congo? Who is the referee for DR Congo vs Uzbekistan? Who is the referee for England vs Ghana? The 39-year-old previously refereed Spains goalless draw against Cape Verde and Belgiums 5-1 win over New Zealand in the group stage.He handed out two yellow cards in both matches, but they were largely free of any controversial incidents.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.Makhadmeh has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2013.He has refereed games at both the Asian Cup and Arab Cup, taking charge of the quarter-final between Algeria and the UAE at the latter tournament last year.In the 2025/26 season, Makhadmeh showed an average of 4.7 cards per match, across 18 games.Makhadmeh will be joined by compatriots Mohammed Khalaf and Ahmad Al-Roalle as the assistant referees for England vs DR Congo.Saudi Arabian Khalid Al-Turais will be the fourth official.TOPICSEnglandCongo DRWorld 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.
