This is undoubtedly the most anticipated match of Tuesday evening. Italy travels to Bosnia, for one of the “finals” of the European Zone qualifiers. At stake is one of the last six tickets for the 2026 World Cup.
Deprived of the World Cup during the last two editions, due to traumatic eliminations in the play-offs, the Nazionale finds itself once again embarked on this tortuous path. Gennaro Gattuso’s men overcame a first hurdle by beating Northern Ireland (2-0) last Thursday in Bergamo. But now we have to go to Bosnia.
In Zelina, the atmosphere promises to be electric, up to the challenge for these two countries. In this context, it is not only the Italian players who will have to be solid. There is also the referee, and for this clash, a French whistle was designated.
Bosnia-Italy, it will be for Turpin
It is in fact Clément Turpin who will be in charge of this meeting. Le Bourguignon is an experienced referee, very well regarded by UEFA and Fifa. He has already refereed a Champions League final (Liverpool-Real Madrid in 2022), and he was still on deck during the round of 16 second leg, directing the great display between Manchester City and Real Madrid (1-2).
Note that Clément Turpin has already refereed Italy this season. It was on the occasion of an important victory against Israel (3-0), last October, including an opening score from the penalty spot for the 2020 European champions.
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