FIFA has announced a Brazilian refereeing team will oversee the upcoming Round of 16 match between Morocco and the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. Wilton Sampaio will be the lead referee for the game, scheduled to take place in Monterrey on Monday. This appointment confirms Sampaio’s selection as one of the officials for this stage of the tournament. The announcement was made by FIFA on Saturday, detailing the assignment of the Brazilian crew. This marks a significant role for Sampaio in a high-profile knockout stage fixture. Further details regarding the assistant referees and VAR officials were not immediately available. The match is anticipated to be a closely watched contest between the two national teams.