The French National Team is preparing to face one of the most important challenges of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, when this Thursday they face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
In the run-up to the match, the French coach, Didier Deschamps, made it clear that he has no doubts about the work of the referee team designated for the match.
During the pre-match press conference, Deschamps expressed his confidence in the Argentine Facundo Tello, who will be accompanied by his assistants to deliver justice in the match.
“Obviously, one can ask questions, There have been certain designations and it is beyond our control. I fully trust the referee trio. I think Tello and his assistants will be just as good as François Letexier and his assistants,” stated the French strategist.
The statements come after some refereeing decisions during the World Cup generated debate among fans and the media. However, the 2018 Russia world champion coach avoided getting into controversy and assured that his team’s attention is focused solely on the rival.
“Some refereeing decisions may give rise to debate, but our concern is Morocco, not the refereeing trio. They are there to fairly apply the rules of the game,” he added.
France will seek to maintain its favorite status to advance to the semifinals. They will face a Moroccan team that has shown solidity and the ability to compete at the highest level during the competition.
The Europeans aspire to continue in the race for a new world title, while Morocco will try to hit the table again and continue making history in the competition.
🗣💬 Didier Deschamps on the designation of an Argentine referee for France-Maroc: “I hope that the referee will also be good than Monsieur Letexier and his assistants in another match. Mon adversaire c’est le Maroc, pas l’arbitre” pic.twitter.com/Pq8NTYxsN2
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) July 8, 2026
The match promises great emotions, with two teams that They arrive motivated and with the aim of securing a place among the four best teams in the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Deschamps left a clear message: confidence in the body refereeing is total and all of France’s concentration is focused on overcoming the challenge that Morocco represents.