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·12 June 2026

Another protagonist in sight? Belgium 🆚 Egypt to have Brazilian refs

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After Wilton Pereira Sampaio took charge of the on-field officiating in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup and went viral, it will be Ramon Abatti Abel’s turn to take the spotlight in Belgium versus Egypt. 

A member of the Santa Catarina federation, he will be the on-field referee for next Monday’s (15) clash, valid for the opening round of Group G and set to be played in Seattle.

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He will be joined by assistant referees Danilo Manis (SP) and Rafael Alves (RS).

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This is Ramon Abatti’s first World Cup, having previously worked at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and last year’s Club World Cup. 

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Brazil also has referee Raphael Claus (SP), assistant referee Rodrigo Figueiredo (RJ), and Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR), who will serve on VAR. 

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