Brazilian Wilton Sampaio Leads Morocco vs Netherlands Clash in Round of 32
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the appointment of Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to officiate the match between Morocco and the Netherlands in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, one of the standout matches of the knockout stage.
Sampaio will be assisted in managing the match by his compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia, while the Chilean Cristian Garay will serve as the fourth official, in a refereeing team that possesses significant experience in international tournaments.
Sampaio is officiating his third match in the 2026 World Cup, having previously overseen the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, followed by the Norway vs. Senegal encounter in the group stage. FIFA continues to trust him with leading major matches in the tournament.
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, where the Moroccan team aims to continue its impressive journey, while the Dutch team aspires to confirm its candidacy and qualify for the Round of 16.
Sampaio will be assisted in managing the match by his compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia, while the Chilean Cristian Garay will serve as the fourth official, in a refereeing team that possesses significant experience in international tournaments.
Sampaio is officiating his third match in the 2026 World Cup, having previously overseen the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, followed by the Norway vs. Senegal encounter in the group stage. FIFA continues to trust him with leading major matches in the tournament.
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, where the Moroccan team aims to continue its impressive journey, while the Dutch team aspires to confirm its candidacy and qualify for the Round of 16.
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