FIFA has officially announced the refereeing team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, with all five match officials appointed from Argentina.
Facundo Tello will serve as the referee, assisted by Juan Pablo Belatti and Gabriel Chade as assistant referees. Darío Herrera has been named the fourth official, while Cristian Navarro will act as the reserve assistant referee.
The appointments have sparked widespread debate among football fans, particularly because Argentina remains in the tournament. The decision to assign an all-Argentine officiating crew to such a crucial knockout match has raised questions about FIFA's selection process.
Despite the discussion, FIFA has expressed confidence in the experienced officials, trusting them to oversee the match fairly and in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
The clash between France and Morocco is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the quarter-finals, with the winner securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Fans will now be watching closely to see whether the referee appointments remain a talking point after the final whistle or whether the match is officiated without controversy.
