South African referee Victor Gomes will officiate the eighth game in the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Al Janoub Stadium.
This match between the reigning World Champions France in their opening clash against Australia on Tuesday is likely to be the final tournament for the iconic official.
Gomes may hang up his whistle after the global showpiece which marks the pinnacle of any referee’s career.
The World Football Governing Body confirmed that the South African and his trusted assistant referee Zakhele Siwela will take charge of the Group D game at 21h00.