U17 World Cup: Hamza El-Fariq Appointed Referee for North Korea vs. Japan Round of 16 Match
17 November 2025at15:40
FIFA has announced the appointment of a Moroccan referee for the U17 World Cup Round of 16 match between North Korea and Japan.
The officiating crew features a prominent Moroccan presence, with referee Hamza El-Fariq leading the match. He will be assisted by Moroccan Hamza El-Nassiri and Tunisian Ahmed El-Dahouioui.
The team is completed by Dutch officials Sander van der Eijk and Rens Blomink as additional assistant referees, finalizing the match's officiating lineup.
The match between the two sides will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, starting at 16:15 (GMT+1).