U20 World Cup final: Italian referee for Argentina v Morocco clash | OneFootball

FIFA has confirmed the main referee who will administer justice in the decisive clash. The “Albiceleste” will seek their seventh title this Sunday against the African side, in a packed National Stadium.

Everything is set for the grand final of the U-20 World Cup. Argentina and Morocco will face each other this Sunday at 20:00 at the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

The team led by Diego Placente, coming off a 1-0 win over Colombia, dreams of lifting its seventh trophy, while the Moroccan side will play the first final in its history after knocking out France on penalties.

The only detail left to be known was who would officiate the match, and the mystery was resolved this Thursday. FIFA appointed Italian Maurizio Mariani, a 43-year-old referee with extensive experience in Serie A and in international tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Nations League, European Qualifiers, and even the Copa América.

Mariani, who has no prior record with Argentina at the senior level, was present in the U-20 Round of 16, in the 4-0 win over Nigeria.

Known for his strictness, Mariani averages about 4.5 yellow cards per match across the 399 games he has officiated. He will be accompanied by his compatriots Daniele Brindoni and Alberto Tegoni as assistants, while Americans Joe Dickerson and Logan Brown will complete the refereeing team.

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