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Referee crew for France vs. Morocco match raises controversy in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Referee crew for France vs. Morocco match raises controversy in World Cup
Summary

The quarterfinal match between France and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 9 is surrounded by controversy regarding the officiating crew. All on-field referees and the head VAR are from Argentina, leading to accusations of bias against France. Fans expressed frustration over FIFA's assignment, considering Argentina a rival for the title. Facundo Tello, the appointed referee, has officiated multiple significant matches in his career, including previous World Cups. Discussions have emerged about the integrity of officiating amid these assignments, though FIFA maintains that referees are trained to prevent bias.

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  • •Quarterfinal match between France and Morocco takes place on July 9.
  • •All officials for the match are from Argentina, leading to controversy.
  • •Fans believe the referee crew favors Argentina, a rival of France.
  • •Facundo Tello is the head referee, experienced in high-profile matches.
  • •FIFA emphasizes that referee assignments follow regulations to prevent bias.
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  • 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — France vs. Morocco referee: Who are match officials and VAR for World Cup quarterfinal?
What they're saying
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The officials chosen for Thursday's quarterfinal created controversy before a ball was even kicked.

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