Szymon Marciniak to referee Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Szymon Marciniak has been assigned to officiate Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria. Marciniak, a Polish referee, previously officiated the 2022 World Cup final, enhancing his profile as one of the sport's top referees. The matchup is highly anticipated as Argentina, the world champions, kicks off their tournament campaign. This appointment highlights Marciniak's continued significance in international football officiating.
- •Argentina faces Algeria in their World Cup opener.
- •Szymon Marciniak officiates the match.
- •Marciniak previously refereed the 2022 World Cup final.
- •Argentina aims for a successful start in the tournament.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — 😱Confirmed, referee named for Argentina's World Cup opener
"Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will be in charge of officiating the match between La Scaloneta and Algeria. More than a few people probably cracked a slight smile when they found out who would be ref...
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