He'll be back: Wilton Pereira Sampaio gets another Copa tie | OneFootball

Fans of referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio can breathe a little easier.

The Brazilian referee has been appointed to officiate Norway vs. Senegal next Monday.

Wilton became one of the World Cup’s standout figures after officiating the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

He drew attention for the three red cards and for the way he communicated in English when explaining South Africa’s second sending-off after a VAR review.

One of Brazil’s top referees for years, Wilton will take charge of his second match of the 2026 World Cup and remains one of the leading candidates for important games later in the tournament.

The match between Norway and Senegal is important in deciding Group I. Norway won its opener, while Senegal needs to bounce back from its defeat to France.

Will Haaland and Mané approve of Wilton’s officiating?

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