Alireza Faghani (Referee) - FIFA World Cup 2018

[Babak agha]

wow - i think they may be planning the final for him! I really hope so, although it could be Kuipers again...

BTW where did you find the ref list, i can't find it?

Dutch site: https://m.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=332936

Cunha (Uru) for France-Belgium and Cakir (Tur) for Croatia-Engeland.

[elnino99]

Do we know for sure that he's still in Russia ??

If he's still there, then fair. chance to say he's nailed on for one of the last 2 matches. Cuz it's been 8 days since he last refereed

[DR Strangemoosh]

I think Kuipers and Faghani will get final and 3rd/4th. The choice will depend on whether Belgium makes the final, as FIFA will seek to avoid any potential for controversy due to Dutch/Belgian rivalry.

[Kas-r]

I believe he will get the final.

Ever since he perfectly managed the Germany - Mexico game, FIFA assigned him only top matches to see how we would be fare in the toughest games. And he handled those games with great ease. And since it is going to be a final between European nations, FIFA probably wants to have a non-European referee to preserve an international image.

Also:

Björn Kuipers is also no candidate for the final, I heard from sources in Russia. Exit #TeamKuipers from the WorldCup

https://twitter.com/christoruijs/sta...483971072?s=19

[Essi]

He will most probably get the final or 3rd place game.

[Shahin K]

Either way Faghani most prob will get a Belgium game. Final or 3/4 game.
Lets hope for a finale game. So we all should support Belgium now!

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[IRAN_TILL_I_DIE]

The officials for the semi finals have been announced and Faghani isn’t listed.
Fingers crossed he gets the final

[maniei]

His main contender for the final has been c. cakir, who now has been assigned to the england game.
It is looking good for him and the final.

[DR Strangemoosh]

I'm very hopeful and think that Faghani will now get the final game.

Based on his performance and ratings, twitter comments, Infantino being keen on Iran, next WC in middle east etc....

[Futbaldoost]

According to Varzesh3 (see the link below), Faghani and his team will ref the third place game between England and Belgium. He deserved to do the final yet this is still a great honor for Iranian football. Wish him great success in his last World Cup 2018 assignment and only the best in the future.

http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1537975...84%DB%8C%D8%B3

[Shahin K]

He would get a finale if Belgium would. They dont want a neighbour (Kuipers) for Belgium game.

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[Ostad_Goosfand]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fifamedia...62885155590145

Nestor pitana from Argentina for final

[Ostad_Goosfand]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fifamedia...61912672636930

Faghani got third place game

Wish he could have gotten a quarter or semi final. Oh well

[Salar]

Confirmed. Great job! Honestly he deserved the final but this is also a huge achievement! We can be extremely proud. Congratulations Mr Faghani!

[Leicester City]

https://mobile.twitter.com/fifamedia...61912672636930

Faghani got third place game

Wish he could have gotten a quarter or semi final. Oh well

Boo!!! He deserved final!!!