Brazilian Referee to Officiate Morocco vs Netherlands The Moroccan national team will face the Netherlands in the World Cup 2026 round of 32, under the direction of Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio.

What happened?

FIFA announced that the highly anticipated match between Morocco and the Netherlands would be refereed by a Brazilian team led by international referee Wilton Sampaio.

About the Referee

Wilton Sampaio is one of the most prominent referees on the international stage, having officiated many major matches in the World Cup and Copa America.

DateMatchScore
2026-01-18Senegal - Morocco0-3

Recent Form

The Moroccan national team has a good record in their last 5 matches, with 4 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. The team is looking to win against the Netherlands to advance to the round of 16.

What comes next?

The Moroccan national team will face the Netherlands on Tuesday at the Monterrey stadium in Mexico, in a strong match that kicks off at 4 am.