I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
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Published Sun 19 Jul 2026
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Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
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