# Soccer: Three Brazilian referees will be in charge of tomorrow’s World Cup opener between South Africa and Mexico in Mexico City. Wilton Sampaio will carry the whistle, and will be assisted by Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia. Sampaio was also involved in the previous two World Cups in Qatar and Russia. A record pool of 52 referees and 88 assistant referees had been assembled, while specific appointments are normally announced two to three days before matches. Kick-off between Bafana Bafana and Mexico is at 9pm South African time.
Soccer: All-Brazilian referee squad in charge of Bafana’s World Cup opener against Mexico