FIFA has announced that Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will oversee the upcoming World Cup Group I match between Senegal and Norway on June 22nd at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The match is scheduled for an 8:00 PM local time (midnight GMT) kickoff. Sampaio will be supported by fellow Brazilian assistants Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia, with New Zealander Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh serving as the fourth official and Isaac Trevis as the assistant referee replacement. The 44-year-old Sampaio is a seasoned FIFA referee since 2013 and previously officiated the opening match of the 2026 tournament between Mexico and South Africa. Both Senegal, following a 3-1 loss to France, and Norway, after a 4-1 win against Iraq, view this match as crucial for their qualification hopes.