Mahmoud Ashour Included in VAR Team for Mexico and Ecuador Match
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the appointment of Egyptian referee Mahmoud Ashour as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the Mexico vs. Ecuador match, scheduled as part of the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, continuing the presence of Egyptian referees in the tournament.
Ashour will be part of the video referee team for the match, as part of the trust FIFA places in Egyptian referees during the current World Cup edition, following their participation in several matches since the tournament began.
Mahmoud Ashour is considered one of the most prominent video assistant referees in Africa, having participated in numerous international and continental tournaments. He was selected for the list of referees for the 2026 World Cup, where he continues to make a notable presence in the knockout stages.
The match between Mexico and Ecuador is taking place amid great anticipation, as both teams aim to secure a spot in the Round of 16, while Egyptian refereeing continues to prove its presence at the highest global levels through these important appointments.
Ashour will be part of the video referee team for the match, as part of the trust FIFA places in Egyptian referees during the current World Cup edition, following their participation in several matches since the tournament began.
Mahmoud Ashour is considered one of the most prominent video assistant referees in Africa, having participated in numerous international and continental tournaments. He was selected for the list of referees for the 2026 World Cup, where he continues to make a notable presence in the knockout stages.
The match between Mexico and Ecuador is taking place amid great anticipation, as both teams aim to secure a spot in the Round of 16, while Egyptian refereeing continues to prove its presence at the highest global levels through these important appointments.
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