UEFA appoints Frenchman to officiate the Euro final

The 35-year-old François Letexier has been an international referee since 2017, accumulating experience in 65 official UEFA matches.

In this European Championship, Letexier has officiated three matches: Croatia vs. Albania and Denmark vs. Serbia in the group stage, followed by the round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia, which ended in a 4-1 victory for Spain. Across these matches, he issued a total of ten yellow cards.

Letexier's credentials include serving as the fourth official in the opening match of the European Championship between Germany and Scotland. His experience in major finals is notable; he was the fourth official in the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid and officiated the UEFA Super Cup 2023 final between Sevilla and Manchester City.

For the Euro final on Sunday, Letexier will be assisted by his French colleagues Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, who was also a candidate to officiate the final, has been appointed as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be another Frenchman, Jérôme Brisard.

This selection by UEFA underscores Letexier’s growing reputation and reliability in high-stakes matches. His ability to manage games efficiently and fairly has earned him these significant assignments, highlighting his career progression in European football officiating.

Letexier’s role in such prominent matches reflects his proficiency and the trust UEFA places in him. His involvement in the Euro final will be a critical part of ensuring the match is conducted smoothly and fairly, further solidifying his standing in the international refereeing community.