Wilton Pereira Sampaio at the opening of the 2026 World Cup makes memes Reproduction The presence of Brazilian referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa generated memes on social media. "Our Anitta" and "It's the legend Wilton Pereira Sampaio", highlighted some of the publications. The internet also joked about the fact that Wilton had applied the first red card of this World Cup. He is accompanied by Brazilian assistants: Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilla. Initial plugin text Initial plugin text Initial plugin text Initial plugin text Initial plugin text Initial plugin text Brazilian referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio during the opening of the 2026 World Cup Reuters/Henry Romero