Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs has been assigned to officiate the upcoming World Cup group stage match between Jordan and Argentina. This will be Kovacs’ second match at the tournament as part of a Romanian officiating team. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 05:00 local time and represents the final game of Group J. Notably, this assignment means Kovacs will be refereeing a game featuring Lionel Messi. This is a significant appointment for the Romanian official, placing him in charge of a high-profile international fixture. The game will be crucial for both teams as they compete to advance from the group stage.