FIFA has tasked Italian referee Daniele Orsato to headline the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador, which will take place on Sunday at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor city, according to a statement from the International Federation on Friday. in a statement: “At 46, he is one of the most experienced referees in Europe and has officiated matches since 2010. He was the video assistant referee at the 2018 World Championships.”