World Cup 2026 (Q): Here are the referees for the South Sudan vs DR Congo match

World Cup 2026 05 September 2025 at 07:17

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

Four Zimbabwean officials will oversee the Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between South Sudan and DR Congo.

The game will take place on September 5, 2025, at the National Stadium in Juba. Brighton Chimene will serve as the main referee. Luckson Mhara and Edgar Rumeck have been appointed as the assistant referees (first and second assistants). Lawrence Zimondi completes the team as the fourth official.

Group standings after six matches:

• DR Congo – 13 pts (4W-1D-1L)
• Senegal – 12 pts (3W-3D-0L)
• Sudan – 12 pts (3W-3D-0L)
• Togo – 4 pts (0W-4D-2L)
• South Sudan – 3 pts (0W-3D-3L)
• Mauritania – 2 pts (0W-2D-4L)
  

DR Congo can qualify directly by finishing top of the group.