Facundo Tello Takes the Whistle for France vs. Morocco at the 2026 World Cup
The highly anticipated quarter-final match between France and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Argentine referee Facundo Tello officiating the game. Scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 22:00 in Boston, this encounter comes on the heels of France’s hard-fought victory against Paraguay in the Round of 16. The French squad, led by manager Didier Deschamps, is looking to build on their previous success against Morocco, having defeated them 2-0 in the semi-finals of the last tournament held in Qatar.
Tello's appointment as the main referee has sparked some debate, especially considering the recent dissatisfaction expressed by Argentine fans regarding officiating decisions, particularly the selection of French referee François Letexier for Argentina’s match against Egypt in the Round of 16. The choice of Tello reflects FIFA's ongoing efforts to ensure a diverse representation of referees in major matches, but it has also raised questions about the consistency of referee assignments across the tournament.
As reported by footmercato.net.
