French media outlets sharply criticize World Cup referee Ilgiz Tantashev following France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the tournament’s last-16 round on Saturday. Multiple reports say the referee is being condemned for how he handled incidents during the match, with critics arguing he did not deal effectively with Paraguay’s on-field tactics. French newspaper coverage highlights that Tantashev received a very low rating from L’Equipe, described as only the third 1/10 mark for a referee in a decade. Reports also note the backlash extends beyond newspapers, with outraged fans calling for the official to be banned.
Across the sources provided, the focus is on criticism of Tantashev’s performance rather than on any official disciplinary action. The articles do not cite an independent ruling, a formal review outcome, or specific match incidents in detail, but they consistently portray the coverage as unusually severe and centered on alleged failures to manage contentious play during the match.
