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Trusted by FIFA, debated at home: Iran-born Aussie Alireza Faghani’s journey beyond the touchlines

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) When Alireza Faghani walked onto the field to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match between France and Senegal, it marked yet another milestone in a remarkable career. The Iranian-born referee was appearing at his fourth World Cup, placing him among a select group of officials trusted by FIFA on football's biggest stage.
Faghani's World Cup journey began in Brazil in 2014 and continued through Russia, Qatar and now North America.
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