César Ramos will debut in the 2026 World Cup in Iran vs. New Zealand

Mexican referee César Ramos will debut next Monday in his third World Cup in the controversial duel between Iran vs. New Zealand that will be played in Los Angeles and where the eyes of the whole world will be fixed on the Iranians who threatened to withdraw from the tournament due to threats of attacks from the United States.

FIFA announced the names of the whistlers designated for the upcoming games and there appeared the designation of César Ramos in this duel that is attracting attention due to the external problems of the United States with the Iranian nation, which was very close to refusing to participate in this world football festival.

Ramos will appear on June 15 at Los Angeles Stadium, in the duel between Iran and New Zealand; It is a meeting surrounded by controversy in the 2026 World Cup, since there is uncertainty about what will happen that day.

Iran had to concentrate on Tijuana, Mexico, because the United States denied entry; He will be able to enter for the games, but there are possible rumors of marches or protests against him and the federation of this representative has threatened to leave the event, even in the middle of the game.

Thus, this match is controversial, there is morbidity about what will happen that day at Los Angeles Stadium and the Mexican referee César Ramos will be the one in charge at that moment, being the central judge designated by FIFA.

The highest football body announced more referee appointments, and Ramos, who already has World Cup experience, will be in charge of Iran's game, which is why FIFA decided to bet on the experience and career of Ramos, who has had a quite favorable performance in the World Cup tournaments.

Ramos will be accompanied by two compatriots as assistants: Alberto Morín and Marco Bisguerra as fourth referee and reserve assistant referee, they will be Japanese: Yusuke Araki and Jun Mihara, respectively.

Party designations

FIFA announced some of the referee appointments for the upcoming matches, such as the one that Mexican whistler César Ramos will carry out between Iran against New Zealand.

Spain vs. Cape Verde – Group H

June 15 – Atlanta Stadium

Arbitrator central: Adham Makhadmeh

Assistant 1: Mohammad Alkalaf

Assistant 2: Ahmad Alroalle

4to. official: Andrés Rojas

Reserve Assistant Referee: Alexander Guzmán

Belgium vs. Egypt – Group G

15 de junio – Seattle Stadium

Central referee: Ramón Abatti

Assistant 1: Danilo Manis

Assistant 2: Rafael Alves