Referee Adham Makhadmeh earlier officiated the game between Spain and Cape Verde. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

New Zealand and Belgium remain in the hunt for a spot in the knockouts when they take each other on in a FIFA World Cup Group G fixture at BC Place in Vancouver.

Belgium has accumulated two points from its first two games, whilst New Zealand has a solitary point to its name heading into its last group stage game.

A win for either side could boost their chances of a top-two finish.

Who is the referee for the New Zealand vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

The New Zealand vs Belgium FIFA World Cup Group G match will be officiated by Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2013.

He has regularly officiated in top-tier Asian leagues, including the UAE Pro League and AFC Champions League Elite. Additionally, at the International level, Makhadmeh crucially oversaw the decisive match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The 39-year-old made his first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance in the Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde earlier this month.

Across 64 matches, he averages about 4.61 yellow cards per match and has issued a total of 203 yellow cards and 12 red cards

Full list of match officials for New Zealand vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 match

• Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
• Assistant Referee 1: Mohammad Alkalaf (Jordan)
• Assistant Referee 2: Ahmad Alroalle (Jordan)
• Fourth Official: Kevin Ortega (Peru)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Michael Orue (Peru)

Published on Jun 27, 2026