Argentina - Cape Verde is a very unexpected KO game in the Round of 32, it will be officiated by Canada's referee Drew Fischer, third game in the competition for him.
Match #86
Round of 32
4 July 2026, 00:00 CET
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
ARGENTINA - CAPE VERDE
Referee: Drew Fischer CAN
Assistant Referee 1: Micheal Barwegen CAN
Assistant Referee 2: Lyes Arfa CAN
Fourth Official: Katia Garcia MEX
Reserve AR: Sandra Ramirez MEX
Video Assistant Referee: Aramando Villarreal USA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Ivan Bebek CRO
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Tatiana Guzman NCA
Foul for Argentina and YC missed for Capo Verde at 4’. Elbow in face and SFP.
ReplyDeleteGames would end with less than 7 if you got every card you wanted.
DeleteThks for the ridiculous comment. Good night.
DeleteHe didn’t call the foul because if he had, he would have had to give a yellow card.
DeleteAgree.
DeleteI wholeheartedly agree with you Referee analyst. The comment made by CWY2190 is the definition of ridiculous.
DeleteRomero clear YC not given ‘10.
ReplyDeleteThis World Cup is a total farce. They don’t call anything, even obvious fouls, and then Drew Fischer gives a completely imaginary free kick to Messi when there was absolutely, absolutely no foul here at any point. Unbelievable.
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DeleteLater he gave it back… no foul by Messi but it is still called on him against Cabral:)
DeleteNo foul at all there. All Ball!
ReplyDeleteFischer shows absolutely zero intent of blowing for a foul.
But he realizes that it's his MLS buddy Messi and we get a late whistle.
Gifting Messi a goal scoring opportunity.
You're saying he is corrupt? If not please choose your words more carefully.
DeleteWe are supposed to believe that "Arbiter" is a referee/someone who follows refereeing, yet we have these comments... "The ref is bought"... Profound contribution, Arbiter.
DeleteSorry but Arbiter never spoke about corruption. You interpreted his words like that. It’s obviously different.
DeleteAnd what does saying it's his "MLS buddy" imply? Don't act dumb.
DeleteI'm a realist. I understand that's bothersome to some of you. But I frankly don't care. Much like I don't believe in Santa Claus, I don't believe in FIFA being true and honest. It is what it is and I challenge you to change my mind.
DeleteBut in regard to this match. It now makes sense as to why Collina sent Fischer. They're okay with "burning him off".
I stand by my MLS pal reference. I've seen plenty of Inter Miami matches with Fischer and the way he (and most MLS referees) interacts with him.
DeleteSo, you're saying he is corrupt? If not, please choose words more carefully.
ReplyDeleteYou said it, I didn't. If that's where my comment takes you. That's on you pal. I simply stated what everybody should have been able to see.
DeleteI don't envy the Cabo Verde manager. The man and his team are up against it all. And when I say, "against it all", I mean every aspect of the game.
ReplyDeleteEasy half in this match. Average performance by Fischer with a big foul forgotten for Argentina at 4’ and a stonewall invented one for Messi. Nothing special to say in addition.
ReplyDeleteI would add non-linear technical decisions and a personality deficit that is making him too weak
DeletePersonality?
DeleteFischer has the personality of a limp pasta noodle.
So, no surprise there.
Half time overall good performance from the Canadian referee Fischer and his crew nothing to expect in the second half still we it will be one way traffic
ReplyDeleteClear YC missed to Romero at 58min
ReplyDeleteBig mistake to not issue YC there even for WC26
ReplyDeleteIs there more crystal clear missed yc than this?
ReplyDeleteBut HOW On EARTH Romero isn’t booked for his harsh foul. That’s too much…too much !
ReplyDeleteThe reason is pretty straight forward. But I'll be accused of certain things if say it. ; )
DeleteOoooh, things get interesting when one of the actors doesn't stick to the script. Hahaha
ReplyDeleteLet's see how this plays out.
More Messi favouritism with the YC at 68’ when Romero didn’t get one.. terrible look for Collina
ReplyDeleteIt's not terrible,his fans(plenty of them) will say its justufied.
DeleteSticking to the "script"?
DeleteWhat kind of yc is this..
ReplyDeleteVery soft, but Messi is in question.
And of course unsurprisingly the Cabo Verdean player DOES get booked.
ReplyDeleteMuito mal falta mal marcada e cartão exagero.
ReplyDeleteBut when someone pulls His Majesty Messi’s shirt, it’s an instant yellow card: how have we ended up with such a ridiculous way of managing disciplinary decisions in matches? It’s clownish.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Infantino's money hungry FIFA.
DeleteOne set of laws for Messi ,another set of laws for the rest
ReplyDeleteMais uma falta inexistente esse árbitro tá mal .
ReplyDeleteAnother phantom free kick for Messi. Unwatchable
ReplyDeleteMessi is Fischer buddy. I confirm.
ReplyDeleteWhat was this??
ReplyDeleteLooks like Messi can choose when to take free kicks before the whistle too!
ReplyDeleteThe whistle was heard though…
DeleteWhy is everyone so obsessed with yellow cards? Referees throughout the tournament are showing fewer cards. It’s pretty obvious that’s the current directive. Just accept it and move on.
ReplyDeleteLetting the free kick be taken before the goalkeeper is set is slightly questionable management. ARG7 has been telling the referee how to do his job all match. I think a strong word would have helped by now
ReplyDeletequite one-sided foul detection and disciplinary control
ReplyDeleteDang, can it be any more obvious? Fischer actually blew for the restart as Vozinha was still actively setting up the wall.
ReplyDeleteThat explicitly goes against basic refereeing 101.