Francois Letexier was appointed to the match between Turkey and Romania. The tricolors have a positive record with the French referee in charge.

François Letexier, the referee who officiated the EURO 2024 final, has been appointed to officiate the match between Turkey and Romania in the semifinals of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup. This will be the fourth match in which Letexier will referee the national team of Romania, having a favorable record of two victories and one draw in previous encounters.

The last match he officiated for Romania was in November 2023, when the team coached by Edi Iordănescu defeated Israel 2-1, thus securing their qualification for EURO 2024. The Romanian Football Federation has confirmed Letexier's appointment for this important match, highlighting his experience in international competition.