Who Is Wilton Sampaio, the Referee Who Will Officiate Mexico's Debut Match at the 2026 World Cup?
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Brazilian Wilton Sampaio has been designated by FIFA to lead the inaugural 2026 World Cup match this Thursday, which will be played by Mexico and South Africa in Azteca Stadium, corresponding to group A.
All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will take charge of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, leading a three-man Brazil team for the curtain-raiser in Mexico City.Compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia will be Sampaio's assistants in Thursday’s Group A inaugural clash at the Estadio Azteca.Sampaio also officiated matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and was part of the video assistant referee (VAR…
Bafana Bafana get Brazilian referee for Mexico clash
FIFA has appointed experienced Brazilian referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio to officiate the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026 between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. The highly anticipated Group A encounter will take place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico will face Bafana Bafana in the tournament opener on Thursday, 11 June. Kick-off is at 21:00 (SA time). Bet With The Best. World Sports Betting The match officials fo…
The Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will lead the first World Cup game between Mexico and South Africa. The only German referee must be patient.
Wilton Sampaio was appointed arbiter of the inaugural match between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 World Cup. The Brazilian will be accompanied by two attendees from his country at the Mexico City Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and the first team to take the field will be Mexico, one of the three hosts of the tournament. El Tri will begin its journey in the competition on Thursday…
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