Sandro Schärer to officiate Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns in FIFA Intercontinental Cup

FIFA has appointed a Swiss officiating team, led by international referee Sandro Schärer, to manage the match between Al Ahly FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026.

Shearer will be assisted in officiating the match by Stefan Figueiredo Pereira as the first assistant and Bekim Zogaj as the second assistant, while Lionel Choudy will take on the role of fourth official.

The VAR team for the upcoming clash between the champions of Asia and Africa includes referee Fidaei San and assistant Dzmitry Moshkovich.

Al Ahly FC will face Mamelodi Sundowns FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, September 19, in a highly anticipated match in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Al Ahly FC will participate as the champion of the AFC Champions League, having retained their continental title, marking their second consecutive appearance in the global tournament.

Mamelodi Sundowns FC will face off as the CAF Champions League 2026 champion after defeating Royal Army of Morocco in the final, securing their place in the continental clash.

Al Ahly are looking to return from Pretoria with a result that gives them a strong boost, while Mamelodi Sundowns are relying on home advantage and their fans to achieve superiority in this anticipated clash.