France’s head coach, Didier Deschamps, remains unfazed by the appointment of an all-Argentine officiating crew for their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Morocco. Despite FIFA’s decision sparking debate due to the historical rivalry between France and Argentina, Deschamps emphasized that their focus is on Morocco, not the referees. He expressed trust in the officials, urging his team to concentrate on the game.
The officiating crew for the quarterfinal includes 44-year-old Facundo Tello, along with Juan Pablo Belatti, Gabriel Chade, and Dario Herrera, as confirmed by FIFA. On the other side, Morocco’s coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, downplayed concerns about the referees, highlighting the importance of experienced officials for such crucial matches. He emphasized the need to focus on their own performance rather than the referee’s decisions.
France, aiming for a third consecutive semifinal appearance, has reached the quarterfinals for the fourth time in a row. Their upcoming match against Morocco is a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, where France emerged victorious. The French team is determined to continue their impressive World Cup journey, eyeing another successful semifinal bid.
