FIFA has announced that Alireza Faghani, an Iranian-Australian referee, will officiate the upcoming Group K match between Portugal and Colombia at the World Cup. The game is scheduled for Saturday and represents the final matchday of the group stage for both teams. This assignment places Faghani in charge of a crucial contest with potential implications for qualification to the knockout stages. The decision by FIFA highlights Faghani’s selection as a qualified official for the tournament. Details regarding assistant referees were not immediately released. Both Portugal and Colombia will be vying for a win or a favorable result to secure their advancement.