Marciniak may miss World Cup 2026 final — expert predicts third-place match role

Former football official Michał Listkiewicz believes Szymon Marciniak is a strong candidate for the 2026 World Cup, but may not referee the final. Listkiewicz suggests Marciniak could be assigned the third-place match, noting that FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina often surprises with his decisions.