Uzbek Referee Ilgiz Tantashev to Officiate France vs Paraguay in World Cup 2026 Round of 16

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The Uzbek refereeing crew has received an official assignment to officiate one of the key matches in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Our fellow countryman, Ilgiz Tantashev, has been confirmed as the head referee for the upcoming high-stakes clash between the national teams of Paraguay and France.

Uzbek Referee Ilgiz Tantashev to Officiate France vs Paraguay in World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Tantashev will be assisted on the touchlines by experienced Uzbek assistant referees Andrey Sapenko and Timur Gaynullin. The upcoming fixture carries not only immense sporting significance but also a unique symbolic status. Scheduled for July 4, the match will take place in Philadelphia. The encounter is fully integrated into the official program of large-scale festive events commemorating the 250th anniversary of United States independence, placing additional responsibility on the refereeing crew to ensure flawless order on the pitch.

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