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The game marks the Atlas Lions’ final Group F match, their last chance to prove themselves and determine if they can head into the global tournament’s knockout stage.
Group F’s match officials also include assistant referees namely, Brazilian professional footballer Rodrigo Figueiredo, Brazilian referee Danilo Simon, and fourth Japanese official Yoshimi Yamashita.
Chilean football referee Julio Bascunan will preside over the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room, assisted by Spanish referee Juan Martinez.
Spanish referee Roberto Diaz Perez Del Palomar will serve as the offside video assistant referee, with assistance from Uruguayan referee Leodan Gonzalez.
Match officials designations @FIFAWorldCup – Group F – 1 December 2022 – Al Thumama Stadium
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Referee: Raphael CLAUS ??
AR 1: Rodrigo FIGUEIREDO ??
AR 2: Danilo SIMON ??
4th: Yoshimi YAMASHITA ??1/2 pic.twitter.com/Fhu2cv7akg
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) November 29, 2022
Claus officiated the match between Iran and England in Group B of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. England’s national football team defeated Iran 6-2 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Yamashita is the first Japanese female referee to work in a FIFA World Cup and was also present as the fourth official for the Group F match between Belgium and Morocco.
Morocco defeated Belgium with an outstanding performance that garnered international attention and was hailed as “historic.”
Prior to their victory over Belgium, Morocco faced Croatia on November 20 and drew 0-0. Both teams received one point each based on the outcome of the game.
The Atlas Lions, according to Sports Mole predictions, have a chance to extend their stay in Qatar beyond the group stages depending on the outcome of their match against Canada in the World Cup Group F match on Thursday at the Al Thumama Stadium.
According to the same source, even though Canada has already been eliminated, the outcome of this match could have significant consequences for the North African team.
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