Group D closes out its schedule on Wednesday and can decide the 2 squads headed to the Spherical of 16. Group-leading France will face final place Tunisia at 10 a.m. ET contained in the Schooling Metropolis Stadium in Doha. France is a heavy favourite to win the match at DraftKings Sportsbook. Les Bleus are -250 to win, Tunisia is +750, and a draw is +370.
The match might be officiated by a South Pacific crew with New Zealander Matthew Conger serving because the referee. The 2 assistants might be New Zealander Mark Rule and Tongan Tevita Makasini. Conger was born in the USA however emigrated to New Zealand. He served as a referee within the 2018 World Cup, dealing with the Nigeria-Iceland group stage match. Nigeria received 2-0 and Conger handed out one yellow card to Nigeria and later known as a penalty within the 83rd minute that Iceland missed. In 2016, he was referee for 2 group stage matches on the Olympics. He booked 5 yellow playing cards in Algeria-Portugal and three extra in Sweden-Nigeria.
France was the primary crew to qualify for the Spherical of 16 and is now merely seeking to win its group. The French lead with six factors after beating Australia and Denmark. They’ll win the group even when they lose, relying on the Australia-Denmark consequence. Tunisia has one level and is tied with Denmark on the backside of the group. If Tunisia wins and Denmark-Australia ends in a draw, Tunisia will advance to the knockout stage. If Tunisia wins and Denmark beats Australia, the second squad from Group D might be decided by tiebreaker.
Complete playing cards for Wednesday’s match is ready at 3.5 with the overvalued at +125and the beneath at -170. Right here’s a take a look at the complete officiating crew forward of Wednesday’s motion (h/t Legislation 5 – The Referee):
Referee: Matthew Conger (NZL)
Assistant Referee 1: Mark Rule (NZL)
Assistant Referee 2: Tevita Makasini (TGA)
Fourth Official: Salima Mukansanga (RWA)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Neuza Again (BRA)
Video Assistant Referee: Abdullah Al Marri (QAT)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Muhammad Bin Jahari (SIN)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Taleb Al Marri (QAT)
Help Video Assistant Referee: Fernando Guerrero (MEX)
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Saoud Almaqaleh (QAT)