Istvan Kovacs enters the history of football! He will officiate the 1000th match in the history of the World Cup.

Istvan Kovacs, a Romanian referee, will officiate for the first time at the World Cup, leading the match between Tunisia and Japan, scheduled for June 21, in Monterrey, Mexico. This match is significant as it represents the 1000th in the history of the final tournament.

Pierluigi Collina, the head of FIFA referees, announced that Kovacs will receive a special shirt with golden stripes to mark this unique occasion. Collina emphasized the importance of the match, stating that the referee deserves special recognition for the responsibility of officiating such an important game. Kovacs's team will also wear these shirts with inscriptions.