The Blues start their World Cup against Australia on Tuesday evening at the Al-Janoub stadium in Al-Wakrah. With a South African referee whistling.
Considered the best official on the African continent, Victor Gomes has indeed been appointed by Fifa to lead the entry into the running of the reigning world champions.
If he will be refereeing his first match in the World Cup on this occasion, the person concerned was at work this winter during the final of the African Cup of Nations between Senegal and Egypt (0-0, 4 tab to 2).
He will be assisted by South African Zakhele Siwela and Lesothian Souru Phatsoane. Rwandan Radhia Mukansanga was appointed as the fourth referee.