Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33pm on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
FIFA's decision to appoint an all-Argentine officiating team for Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco has sparked backlash among fans, with many questioning the timing as Argentina remain in the tournament. Facundo Tello will referee the clash, assisted by fellow Argentines Juan Pablo Belatti, Gabriel Chade, Darío Herrera and Cristian Navarro. FIFA's confederation-neutral appointment policy allows South American officials to oversee UEFA vs CAF matches, but critics argue the move fuels concerns over perceived bias, especially after several contentious officiating decisions involving Argentina earlier in the tournament. Argentina will face the winner of France-Morocco in the semi-finals if they progress.
