FIFA World Cup 2026

[RocketLaw]

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[AZ_HighCountry]

When football pundits like Henry and Slatan say this was a travesty of justice - the n i can confidently say Egypt were cheated. Utter disgusting refereeing

I wonder what our resident rules exspurt has to say?

 

[Musings]

I wonder what our resident rules exspurt has to say?

i can imagine

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

3 referees in yesterday's match Egypt vs Argentina were French.
And now all the 5 officials will be from Argentina for the QF match in between Morroco and France.

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So educate me on this. How does FIFA select the referees for the matches? Is it done in advance?

Frankly, it is statistically impossible for all officials to be from Argentina for the MOR-FRA match.

Also, did a quick search. Based on the two links below, the "selection" for Thursday's match is even more suspect:

2026 FIFA World Cup Referees List: Record 52 Officials

Check out the official 2026 FIFA World Cup referees list featuring a record 52 officials and 6 female referees. See the full panel of 170 match officials here.

www.fifaworldcupnews.com

World Cup 2026 referees: Complete list of officials and VAR teams

Find out who the 170 officials are for the 2026 World Cup and when will we find out who is refereeing which game?

www.espn.com

The first article is actually humorous.

 

[Watandar]

No games today How will I live ?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

No games today How will I live ?

Personally, I need a bit of a break. Have an upcoming trip starting next week. I'm well along with preparations. Last of key items will be packed today.