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El Vasco at the helm
Javier Aguirre: The veteran 'El Vasco' steering Mexico's World Cup story
A former forward whose globe‑spanning coaching career mixes tactical adaptability, hard edges and a knack for qualifying Mexico for major tournaments
World Cup figure profile
Alireza Faghani: a high‑stakes referee whose badge now bridges Iran and Australia
A long track record on the game’s biggest stages and recent public political visibility make the veteran official one of the most watched referees heading into World Cup 2026
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