World Cup 2026: Mexican referee César Ramos to oversee Scotland vs Brazil

Mexican referee César Ramos will take charge of Scotland’s Group C meeting with Brazil on Wednesday, a match that will see him reach a historic milestone in World Cup officiating.

The fixture, scheduled for 22:00 GMT at Miami Stadium, is part of the final round of Group C matches and carries significance for both teams as they conclude their group-stage campaigns.

FIFA has appointed César Arturo Ramos as the referee for the encounter, with fellow Mexicans Alberto Morín and Marco Bisguerra selected as assistant referees.

The appointment means an all-Mexican on-field officiating team will oversee one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage, bringing together Scotland and five-time world champions Brazil.

Beyond the match itself, the occasion will mark a significant personal achievement for Ramos.

The 42-year-old is set to become the Mexican referee with the most World Cup matches officiated, surpassing the previous national record held by Armando Archundia.

Scotland versus Brazil will be Ramos’ ninth World Cup assignment, further strengthening his reputation as one of the most experienced referees from the CONCACAF region.

Over the years, he has become a familiar figure in major international competitions, regularly officiating high-profile matches in both the CONCACAF Champions League and FIFA tournaments.

His latest appointment reflects the confidence FIFA continues to place in his ability to manage important fixtures on the global stage.

The officiating team will also include Norwegian referee Espen Eskas as fourth official, while Jan Erik Engan has been appointed reserve assistant referee.

Ramos’ World Cup journey may not end with the group stage. According to the figures surrounding his record, he would require two additional World Cup appointments to equal the overall tournament refereeing record.

A place in the knockout stages of the competition’s officiating appointments could therefore bring him even closer to a landmark achievement in World Cup history.

For now, however, the focus remains on Miami, where Ramos will step onto the pitch knowing that his latest assignment is not only a crucial World Cup fixture but also a match that secures his place in Mexican refereeing history.