Doha, Qatar – A Qatari refereeing crew has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated match between Algeria and Iraq. The game is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, at 6:00 PM local time at the Khalifa International Stadium.
The match is part of the third round of group stage matches in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025.
According to official sources, Abdulrahman Al-Jassim will serve as the main referee for the encounter. He will be assisted by Taleb Salem Al-Marri as the first assistant referee and Saud Ahmed Saud as the second assistant referee. Khamis Al-Marri will be in charge of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
DZWatch has learned that this will be the second match officiated by this particular Qatari team in the tournament. They previously oversaw the match between Sudan and Lebanon during the qualifying stages.
The Algeria-Iraq match is crucial for both teams’ chances of advancing to the next round of the competition. Expectations are high for a competitive and exciting game.
Football analysts are already debating the potential impact of the refereeing decisions on the outcome of the match. The experience of the Qatari team is expected to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of the game.
