Cesar Arturo Ramos Takes Charge of Iran-New Zealand Group G Match at His 3rd World Cup
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 15
Cesar Arturo Ramos Takes Charge of Iran-New Zealand Group G Match at His 3rd World Cup
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 15
Summary
Mexican referee Cesar Arturo Ramos will officiate Monday's Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Inglewood Stadium, a must-win meeting for two teams chasing a first World Cup knockout berth.
Ramos, 42, is working his third straight World Cup after debuting in 2018 and has handled major semifinals at the 2019 Asian Cup, 2024 Copa America and 2022 World Cup.
His World Cup record is relatively calm — no red cards in seven matches — though he sent off three players in a single Club World Cup group game last summer.
Alberto Morin and Marco Bisguerra will serve as assistant referees, Japan's Yusuke Araki is fourth official, and Mexico's Erick Miranda leads the VAR team.
The appointment comes as Iran enter the tournament after a disrupted buildup that forced them to base training camp in Mexico and fly into the United States for matches.