List of referees & officials for France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match

France and Morocco are set to meet at the World Cup after four years.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 has reached its conclusion, with every match producing moments that will be etched in the history of the sport. In a highly anticipated clash, the France national football team are set to face Morocco in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, USA.

France, who entered the competition after brilliant outings in the previous two editions, are aiming to reclaim the title after eight years. Led by manager Didier Deschamps, France had a brilliant outing in their group stage campaign, advancing as group leaders of Group I.

They continued their great form in the knockout stage, comfortably winning 3-0 against Sweden in the Round of 32, before managing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 to secure their spot in the quarter-finals.

Morocco are aiming to replicate their incredible run in the 2022 edition, when they defied all odds to reach the semi-finals, becoming the first African nation to achieve the feat. The Atlas Lions managed to navigate through a highly competitive group, earning a knockout spot after finishing undefeated.

The side continued their brilliant display in the knockout rounds, and Morocco scored a 91st-minute equaliser against the Netherlands, defeating them on penalties. They managed a comfortable victory over tournament co-hosts Canada, defeating the side 3-0, to confirm their spot in the quarter-finals.

France and Morocco are set to face off in a World Cup rematch, last playing in a historic encounter in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, where France won 2-0 to advance to the final.

List of Referees for the France vs Morocco 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final match:

The match will feature an all-Argentine on-field officiating crew, marking a historic milestone, being the first time an entire five-member on-field panel are from a single nation. FIFA’s decision relies heavily on the team’s massive experience handling high-stakes encounters worldwide.

Main referee Facundo Tello has been a FIFA international referee since 2019, officiating matches at the 2022 World Cup, while assistant referee Juan Pablo Belatti was part of the crew that officiated the 2018 World Cup final.

• Head Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
• Assistant Referee 1: Juan Pablo Belatti (Argentina)
• Assistant Referee 2: Gabriel Chade (Argentina)
• Fourth Official: Darío Herrera (Argentina)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Christian Navarro (Argentina)

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