Who is the referee in Belgium versus Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Belgium and Egypt kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against each other at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on Monday, June 15.

The match will be officiated by Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti, who will take charge for the first time in the FIFA World Cup. He started his journey in top-flight football with his senior competitive debut on September 13, 2020. Recognizing his standards, he was elevated to the status of a FIFA referee in 2023.

He has officiated matches in the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and South American World Cup qualifiers. Furthermore, his expertise is deployed globally, having refereed matches in the UAE Pro League, the Saudi Pro League, the U20 World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Full list of match officials in Belgium vs Egypt at FIFA World Cup 2026:

• Referee: Ramon Abatti (BRA)

• Assistant referee 1: Danilo Manis (BRA)

• Assistant referee 2: Rafael Alves (BRA)

• 4th official: Kevin Ortega (PER)

• Reserve assistant referee: Michael Orue (PER)

Published on June 15, 2026