Matchday 1 assignments

[RefIADad]

Took long enough to announce Orsato for the opener. Based on the rumors, it seems like some at FIFA really wanted Frappart to whistle the opener.

Yet more hijinks from what promises to be a Keystone Kops administration of a tournament.

 

[socal lurker]

Announcement:

Daniele Orsato to referee Opening Match of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Italy’s Daniele Orsato has been selected as the referee for the Opening Match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, 20 November.

www.fifa.com