The exciting tie between Belgium and The Three Lions is Faghani's fourth appointment in Russia 2018, after overseeing the Round of 16 tie between France and Argentina on June 30; the Group E tie between Serbia and Brazil on June 27 and the Group F match between Germany and Mexico on June 17.
His appointment equals UAE's Ali Bujsaim who officiated Sweden's 4-0 win over Bulgaria in the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA third-place playoff at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
The experienced Iranian is appearing in his second FIFA World Cup and was assisted by compatriots Reza Sokhandan and Mohammadreza Mansouri - who also assisted Faghani in France's 4-3 win against Argentina, Mexico's 1-0 win over Germany as well as Brazil's 2-0 triumph over Serbia.
In Brazil 2014, the 2016 AFC Referee of the Year was the fourth official for seven matches, including the opening match between hosts Brazil and Croatia.
Source: the-afc.com