FIFA World Cup referee goes full RoboCop as futuristic headgear sparks memes
The FIFA World Cup 2026 had barely begun before fans found something entirely unexpected to talk about. While football took centre stage in Mexico City’s opening match between hosts Mexico and South Africa, Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio’s futuristic-looking headset quickly became one of the biggest talking points on social media. Following a star-studded opening ceremony…