It has been confirmed which 2022 FIFA World Cup match will be South African referee Victor Gomes' first at the tournament in Qatar.
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According to the world football governing body's official website, Gomes will take charge of France's opening match of the competition against Australia.
The Johannesburg-born official will be accompanied by Zakhele Siwela, who has been named as "assistant referee 1" for the Group D encounter at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Tuesday night.
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Gomes put on an impressive refereeing display at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, where he oversaw the final as Senegal beat Egypt on penalties in Cameroon to claim the trophy.
The 39-year-old has been an international official since 2011, and earned respect from his peers and SAFA when he reported an attempted bribe worth more than R300 000 in 2018.
This will be Gomes' first time working at a FIFA World Cup.
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