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🚨 BREAKING: FIFA APPOINTS ALL-ARGENTINE OFFICIATING CREW FOR FRANCE VS MOROCCO WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINAL 😱😳

FIFA has sparked major debate after appointing an entirely Argentine officiating team to oversee the highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco.

The match will be officiated by Facundo Tello, alongside four fellow Argentines serving as assistant referees, fourth official, and reserve official. It marks the first time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup that all on-field match officials come from the same country.

The decision has raised eyebrows because FIFA often assigns referees from a neutral confederation or nation for high-stakes knockout matches to avoid any perception of bias.

The controversy intensified after Egypt's head coach questioned the tournament's officiating following his side's dramatic defeat to Argentina, suggesting the competition was being influenced in favor of the defending champions. FIFA's latest referee appointment has only added fuel to the debate, although there is no evidence that the officials will act unfairly or that the match is predetermined.

⚽ Do you think FIFA made the right decision, or should a neutral officiating team have been appointed?

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🚨 BREAKING: FIFA APPOINTS ALL-ARGENTINE OFFICIATING CREW FOR FRANCE  VS MOROCCO  WORLD CUP QUARTER-...

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Franck_Obomei: FIFA's image is at stake right now, yesterday handling of the EgyArgentina was not well managed by the center referee. One would have expected the forthcoming match between Morocco and France is not tainted with bias of any sort.
Infantino should do the needful, reshuffle, and bring in referees fro...
Mls Safiyanu Bari: World is watching
Famous: The FIFA president is corrupt! So Corrupt and it is very glaring… no fair play. How will a country be in charge of a game as officials… corrupt goat
Jeff: They never liked Africans