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·18 July 2026
Venezuelan to referee France play-off as Pedro Sánchez to attend New York final
Venezuelan to referee France play-off as Pedro Sánchez to attend New York final | OneFootball
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Pedro Sánchez, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump, will attend Sunday’s World Cup final near New York, his office said on Friday. France’s third-place play-off against England will be overseen by a Venezuelan referee.
The play-off kicks off at 23:00. It will be Didier Deschamps’ final match as France head coach.
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In a nod to US sports, FIFA has decided to present championship rings to the 2026 winners, with a limited number also to be sold.
New York City has been placed on red alert for air pollution as it prepares for the showpiece.
Spain meet Argentina in the final.
Source: Le Progres
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