FIFA has announced that Abdulrahman Al Jassim, a referee from Qatar, will officiate Portugal’s first match in Group K of the 2026 World Cup. The game will be against the Democratic Republic of Congo and is scheduled for Wednesday. This marks a significant appointment for Al Jassim, placing him in charge of a key opening match for the European team. The announcement was made by FIFA today, confirming the official’s assignment for the tournament. This will be a closely watched match as Portugal begins its campaign in the expanded 48-team World Cup. Al Jassim’s selection reflects FIFA’s continued reliance on international referees for major tournaments. The game is anticipated to draw considerable attention from football fans worldwide.