FIFA once again found itself at the center of the conversation after announcing the refereeing appointment for the clash between France and Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
What drew attention was that the refereeing team will include five Argentine representatives, a decision that quickly began generating comments on social media.
The announcement comes shortly after the controversial match between Argentina and Egypt, a game marked by a goal disallowed through VAR, protests from the African side, and an open investigation into alleged discriminatory acts that occurred in the stands.
Although the appointment is for a match in which Argentina is not participating and there is no known irregularity in the selection, the context was enough for thousands of fans to question FIFA’s choice.
While some users argue that the Argentine referees have the necessary experience to officiate a match of this magnitude, others believe the organization should have avoided any decision that could fuel new theories or controversies.
For now, FIFA has not responded to the criticism, and the refereeing crew remains confirmed for the match between France and Morocco.