Ilgiz Tantašev

Ilgiz Tantašev is a referee from Uzbekistan, recognized for officiating at various international football tournaments. He was recently in the news for his role as the center referee during a tense World Cup knockout match between France and Paraguay, where he utilized VAR technology to award a crucial penalty that led to France's victory. Tantašev's decisions and management of the match were pivotal in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the game.