One World Cup referee will be hoping for a quieter time of things when the 2026 tournament kicks off
Mexico vs South Africa referee blasted 'absolute nightmare' and turned entire country against him
One World Cup referee will be hoping for a quieter time of things when the 2026 tournament kicks off
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Abbie Meehan Senior Sports Writer
06:30, 11 Jun 2026
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