Who will be the referee for the Belgium-Senegal match at the 2026 World Cup?

Belgium and Senegal will face off in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Seattle Stadium on July 1.

Belgium secured a knockout place after topping Group G with a 5-1 win against New Zealand in the final group match, finishing ahead of Egypt on goal difference.

Senegal, on the other hand, recorded a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq to qualify for the Round of 32 via third place.

Who will be the referee in the Round of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Said Martinez from Honduras is the designated match referee for this match.

Martinez has played a prominent role in major CONCACAF matches, including the 2021 and 2023 Gold Cup finals, the 2023 Concacaf Nations League final and the 2025 Concacaf Nations League semi-finals.

The Honduran referee has already featured in two group stage matches this edition, officiating the Qatar-Switzerland and England-Ghana matches.

Martinez has never been shy about reaching for his pocket, having issued 1,429 yellows and 58 reds, with an average of 4.20 warnings and 0.17 dismissals in 340 games.

Full list of match officials and referee in Belgium vs Senegal:

• Referee: Saïd Martínez (Honduras)
• Assistant Referee 1: Walter López (Honduras)
• Assistant Referee 2: Christian Ramirez (Honduras)
• Fourth official: Andrés Rojas (Colombia)
• Reserve assistant referee: Alexander Guzman

Published on July 2, 2026