World Cup 2026: Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida appointed for Austria vs Jordan clash

Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida has been appointed by FIFA to officiate the 2026 World Cup Group J encounter between Austria and Jordan.The match is scheduled to take place on June 16 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with both nations set to begin their World Cup campaigns in what promises to be a crucial opening fixture.Beidas appointment represents another significant milestone for African officiating on the global stage, with the experienced Mauritanian entrusted with overseeing one of the tournaments group-stage matches.He will be assisted by Jerson Santos and Elvis Noupue, who have been named as the assistant referees for the contest.

Meanwhile, Jamaican official Oshane Nation will serve as the fourth official.The officiating team will be responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of the match as Austria and Jordan battle for an important early advantage in Group J, which also features Argentina and Algeria.For Jordan, the fixture presents an opportunity to make a strong impression on the world stage, while Austria will be aiming to justify its status as one of the groups strongest contenders.With both teams eager to start their World Cup journey on a positive note, FIFA has turned to Beida and his team of officials to oversee what is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter in California.