Ma Ning, an international referee from the Chinese Football Association, will officiate the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match, Group E second round, between Ecuador and Curaçao. Zhou Fei will serve as the first assistant referee. This will be the 999th match in FIFA World Cup history.

According to WeChat public account "Referee Circle," in traditional Chinese culture, the number 9 is the largest positive digit, symbolizing the highest positivity, supremacy, and peak achievement. Three 9s represent ultimate perfection, continuous improvement, and smooth sailing. With such auspicious symbolism, we wish both teams a smooth match!

According to information from @Referee Circle, the video assistant referees for this match have not yet been announced. Based on various indicators, there is a strong possibility that Fu Ming will serve as VAR. We hope Chinese referees will "reunite" in this match and write a new chapter in Chinese refereeing history.

Romanian referee István Kovács will officiate the Tunisia vs Japan match, which will be the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history. He has received a custom referee kit with the "1000" logo from Collina and will wear this special kit for the match.

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