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Tom Coley

England vs France referee learns World Cup fate amid Lionel Messi and Harry Maguire concerns

Match officials remaining in Qatar for the remaining four matches of the World Cup have been decided as England vs France referee Wilton Sampaio stays in the tournament. The Brazilian was heavily criticised after the Three Lions crashed out on Saturday night, with Gary Neville and Harry Maguire both stating their frustration.

Sampaio failed to award a free-kick for a foul on Bukayo Saka in the build-up to Aurelien Tchouameni's opener, whilst the Arsenal star was kicked and disrupted for the rest of the game without much punishment. Sampaio won't be going home just yet, though, after the list of officials was revealed ahead of the semi-finals.

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have also learnt their fate, with the former travelling back to England and the latter awaiting bigger things in the final week of matches.

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