The referee for tonight’s DR Congo vs Uzbekistan match is Felix Zwayer, an official from Germany.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan is a key game for DR Congo who need a win to progress to the last 32.
Can DR Congo spring a shock and step foot into the next round of the 2026 World Cup – and who is the referee?
Who is the referee for DR Congo vs Uzbekistan, Group K, 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan will kick off at 00:30am British time, with the game being held at the Atlanta Stadium.
Serving as referee for the event is German official Felix Zwayer, who will oversee the evening’s proceedings.
The 45-year-old will be joined by fellow countrymen Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz.
Spain’s Alejandro Hernández will serve as the fourth official, and Diego Sanchez as the reserve assistant referee.
On 19 June 2026, when Zwayer was officiating the World Cup match between USA and Australia he got muscle cramp during stoppage time. The game was stopped, while assistant referee Katia Itzel García ran on to the pitch with pickle juice as a remedy, in a moment that was later widely shared on social media.