FIFA announces referees for opening World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
FIFA has revealed the referee appointments for the first four matches of the World Cup, set to begin next month. Wilton Sampaio will officiate the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México. This marks Sampaio's second match involving Mexico. Amin Mohamed will oversee the South Korea versus Czech Republic match, while Facundo Tello is assigned to Canada versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United States will face Paraguay, with Danny Makkelie serving as the referee.
- •Wilton Sampaio officiates Mexico vs. South Africa
- •Amin Mohamed to oversee South Korea vs. Czech Republic
- •Facundo Tello assigned to Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- •Danny Makkelie will referee the United States vs. Paraguay match
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨Referee appointments for the opening World Cup matches
"FIFA revealed this Monday the referee appointments for the first four matches of the World Cup Wilton Sampaio, one of the most prominent referees in Latin America, will be the official in charge of ...
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