Adham Makhadmeh, the Jordanian referee who will make his World Cup debut with Spain - Cape Verde

Adham Makhadmeh, 39 years old, will lead Luis De la Fuente's debut in the World Cup on June 15. Get to know his career path and experience in international competitions.

Marina Valcárcel | Mon, 06/15/2026 - 18:28
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Adham Makhadmeh, the Jordanian referee who will make his debut at the World Cup with Spain - Cape Verde.
Adham Makhadmeh, the Jordanian referee who will make his debut at the World Cup with Spain - Cape Verde.

The Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh has been appointed to officiate the match between Spain and Cape Verde in the World Cup, marking his debut in this competition. Makhadmeh, 39 years old, has on his record the 2017 AFC Champions League Elite final, where he officiated the match between Al-Hilal and Urawa Red Diamonds in Riyadh.

Adham Makhadmeh's Career

Born in Irbid, in northern Jordan, Makhadmeh began his international career in the last decade. He quickly became one of the regular referees in Asian competitions, gaining the trust of the Asian Football Confederation.

He has officiated high-pressure matches in national team tournaments, clubs, and continental competitions, proving to be a reliable referee in critical situations. His experience includes the Asia Cup, World Cup qualifying rounds, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Match Referees

In the match, Makhadmeh will be assisted by the Jordanian assistants Mohammad Alkalaf and Ahmad Alroalle, with the Colombian Andrés Rojas as the fourth official and Alexander Guzmán as the reserve assistant. Joseph Dickerson, from the United States, will be in charge of the VAR.

Makhadmeh's presence in high-stakes matches has strengthened his candidacy to stand out on the global football stage, with his World Cup debut being a milestone in his career.

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