World Cup final referee announced after Michael Oliver sent home – and it’s not England’s quarter-final horror official
THE REFEREE that will officiate the 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France has been revealed.
And it will be Polish ref Szymon Marciniak who will be calling the mega clash at the Lusail Stadium this Sunday.
Szymon Marciniak will referee the 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and FranceGetty
The World Cup Final takes place this Sunday at the Lusail StadiumGetty
According to Sports Center, FIFA referee chairman Pierluigi Collina has picked Marciniak as the man for the tournament’s big match.
That is after the 41-year-old’s strong performances refereeing both finalists in the World Cup’s earlier stages.
The Polish ref officiated France’s 2-1 win over Denmark in the group stage.
Marciniak also called Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Australia in the Last 16.
His experience refereeing both competitors means he has convinced he has what it takes to manage the final.
That is after Premier League official Michael Oliver was sent back to England.
Fellow English referee Anthony Taylor remained in Qatar but wasn’t in the running for the final.
England fans, though, will be satisfied Wilton Sampaio didn’t get the nod.
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Sampaio was considered a candidate despite his controversial calls during the Three Lions’ quarter-final clash with France, which saw Gareth Southgate’s men getting knocked out.
The Brazilian referee awarded England two penalties but failed to spot another when Dayot Upamecano fouled Harry Kane inside the box.
Sampaio also didn’t see a foul on Bukayo Saka by Upamecano before Aurelien Tchouameni’s opener.
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