Club World Cup Final: FIFA Confirms Refereeing Team for Chelsea vs PSG
Alireza Faghani from Australia will referee the historic Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and PSG this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
FIFA Appoints Alireza Faghani to Officiate Club World Cup Final
FIFA has officially announced that Alireza Faghani, one of the most experienced referees in international football, will take charge of the highly anticipated Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The final will be played on Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Faghani will be joined by a team of fellow Australian and South American officials to oversee the first-ever final under the expanded Club World Cup format.
Who Is Refereeing the Chelsea vs PSG Final?
Alireza Faghani, originally from Iran and now representing Australia, is a veteran FIFA referee with over a decade of experience at the highest level. He became a FIFA-accredited official in 2008 and has officiated in several major international tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
Notable matches in Faghani’s career include:
- France 4-3 Argentina – 2018 World Cup Round of 16
- Brazil 2-0 Serbia – Group stages in both 2018 and 2022
- Portugal 2-0 Uruguay – 2022 group stage
In this Club World Cup, he previously refereed the opening match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami.
Full Refereeing Crew for the Final
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | Alireza Faghani | Australia |
| Assistant Referee | Anton Shchetinin | Australia |
| Assistant Referee | Ashley Beecham | Australia |
| Fourth Official | Facundo Tello | Argentina |
| Fifth Official | Gabriel Chade | Argentina |
| VAR | Bastian Dankert | Germany |
| Assistant VAR (AVAR) | Tatiana Guzman | Argentina |
Background: Why Faghani Moved to Australia
Faghani moved to Australia in 2019, reportedly due to political pressures in Iran following his support for the Mahsa Amini protests. Since then, he has become a regular in the A-League, while maintaining his role in FIFA competitions.
What to Expect
The Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and PSG will not only crown the world’s top club under FIFA’s new format but also test the skills of referees managing some of football’s biggest stars. With both teams vying for their first title in this new format, having an experienced official like Faghani ensures a high standard of refereeing.
The match will be broadcast live on CazéTV and Disney+, free for subscribers in Brazil.
Match Info Recap
- Club World Cup Final
- Chelsea vs PSG
- MetLife Stadium, New Jersey (USA)
- Sunday, July 13 at 4:00 PM (Brasília time)
- Live on Disney+ and CazéTV
