Mahmoud Ashour's sixth World Cup appearance

Egyptian international referee Mahmoud Ashour will serve as the assistant Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the Portugal vs. Colombia match during the 2026 World Cup. This marks his sixth appearance in the tournament, making him the first Egyptian, Arab, and African referee to achieve this historic milestone. The match will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This participation comes as part of Egypt's involvement in the global event, following Colombia's top position in their group with 6 points, ahead of Portugal, which has 4 points.

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