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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

France v Morocco referee: Who is under-fire Argentine official Facundo Tello at World Cup 2026?

Argentine referee Facundo Tello will take charge of France’s quarter-final with Morocco and already finds himself at the centre of the latest refereeing controversy to hit World Cup 2026, before a ball has even been kicked.

Fifa has infuriated French fans and media by selecting Tello, as part of a fully Argentine five-man crew, for the clash in Boston on Thursday evening.

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