CdM 2026: we know the referee of France – Senegal

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By: Manu Tournoux

CdM 2026: we know the referee of France – Senegal

It’s a face that will undoubtedly bring back some memories to Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, N’Golo Kanté and Lucas Hernandez. For their first match in this 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps’ Blues will challenge Senegal this Tuesday (9:00 p.m.).

A meeting which will be chaired by Australian-Iranian referee Alireza Faghani, as announced by FIFA this Saturday. The latter was notably on the whistle for the twisty round of 16 between the France team and Argentina in 2018 (4-3 victory for the Blues). Faghani also officiated during the 2022 World Cup, or even during the last Club World Cup final lost by Paris Saint-Germain against Chelsea (0-3).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.