Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev has been appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Algeria and Austria, scheduled for 28 June. The match will see Tantashev take charge as the central referee, overseeing gameplay and disciplinary decisions.
Supporting Tantashev will be fellow Uzbek officials Andrey Tsapenko and Timur Gaynullin, who will serve as assistant referees. The trio will form the officiating team for the crucial qualifier, representing Uzbekistan on the international stage.