 Shamsul took charge of the group stage game between Trinidad and Tobago and Sweden, brandishing the first red card of the tournament to Trinidad and Tobago's Avery John.He also officiated the group stage game between Mexico and Angola, sending off Angola's André Macanga, becoming the first referee of the tournament who sends off two players.His appointment for the Mexico v Angola saw Shamsul turning into the first Singaporean to handle more than one match at a World Cup Finals.