Tuesday, 7 July 2026

2026 FIFA WC - Referee appointments for Quarterfinals

Appointments of match officials at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Quarterfinals.


Match #97
Quarterfinals
9 July 2026, 22:00 CET
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
FRANCE - MOROCCO
Referee: Facundo Tello ARG 
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Pablo Belatti ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Gabriel Chade ARG 
Fourth Official:  Dario Herrera ARG
Reserve AR: Cristian Navarro ARG 
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Match #98
Quarterfinals
10 July 2026, 21:00 CET
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
SPAIN - BELGIUM 
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Match #99
Quarterfinals
11 July 2026, 23:00 CET
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
NORWAY - ENGLAND  
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Match #100
Quarterfinals
12 July 2026, 03:00 CET
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
WINNER MATCH 95 - WINNER MATCH 96 
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33 comments:

  1. rifrafo7 July 2026 at 18:54

    VAR? MOROCCO VS FRANCE

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  2. Mapet7 July 2026 at 18:55

    A well-deserved and rather expected appointment. Good luck señor Tello & team! Now that we have two all-European QF games, is it possible we will see an entire tournament with confederation neutrality?

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  3. Tevinjm7 July 2026 at 19:03

    So now the tables have turned All 5 officials from the same nation interesting as well surprised
    Tello very much expected for a QF

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  4. Fwill7 July 2026 at 19:16

    And Argentina isn’t even eliminated (yet).

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  5. Philipp S7 July 2026 at 19:26

    Herrera chosen over of Falcon is a bit surprising, because Falcon clearly is the higher ranked Argentinan in the tournament. But maybe there are factors, which make Herrera the better choice for that role.

    Tello's appointment confirms, that a direct QF with no R32 and R16 is possible, which should be reassuring for Marciniak and Ramos.

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  6. Bene7 July 2026 at 19:33

    I doubt that Ramos will get a third appointment- not convincing. Marciniak directly for a Semi seems also possible. But what about Vincic then, he deserves a 4th game.
    The race for the final referee seems very open, it all depends of the progress of the teams. Or it will be Faghanis big moment...

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  7. Chefren7 July 2026 at 19:37

    Tello published a few before the start of Argentina game, could have they waited two or three hours more at this point, for a different management of the referee from Argentina?

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  8. Bene7 July 2026 at 19:40

    This could mean they have no other plans with Tello than this QF; no matter if Argentine suceeds or not.

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  9. Gozie Joe7 July 2026 at 20:16

    This is another risk. Why does Collina and FIFA keep doing this? In 2022, they assigned Tello, an Argentine to the quarterfinals involving Portugal who were one of the favourites, despite being aware of the CR7 and Messi rivalry. Now it is is France with Mbappé.
    That caised a lot of controversy especially after Morocco was knocked out.

    Now, he's been appointed to another favourite, France with Mbappé. Things could go wrong again and it becomes another scandal. Especially if you think about all the discussions around perceived favoritism towards Messi and Argentina.
    No doubt Tello is a great and professional official. But sometimes, common sense should prevail in scenarios like this.

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    1. Sarish7 July 2026 at 20:31

      Because this year they're not even hiding it

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    2. rifrafo7 July 2026 at 23:41

      But Tello was actually pretty good in the match between Portugal and Morocco. Morocco even got a red card and played with 10 men for several minutes.

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  10. Lde7 July 2026 at 20:19

    I expect Morocco to protest against the appointment of an Argentine referee for the match against France following the pro-Argentine and anti-Arab performance of the French referee.

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    1. KaiserOrn7 July 2026 at 20:25

      Come on that would be an insane thing to do.

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  11. KaiserOrn7 July 2026 at 20:26

    Who is to be expected in a heated potential ARG-COL quarterfinal? Ramos or another appointment for Barton if he doesnt get the final?

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    1. ZwayerBrazil7 July 2026 at 20:30

      Makkelie?

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    2. Philipp S7 July 2026 at 20:36

      That's the hardest game to predict, I think.
      You have several UEFA options: Marciniak, Turpin (both have refereed one of the teams in the tournament, but experience and quality could prevail), Pinheiro, Nyberg, Vincic
      Then Ramos, as you mention.
      Barton would repeat COL, so that's unlikely.
      And finally, a CONMEBOL referee (one of the Brazilians or Valenzuela) isn't impossible as well.
      But overall, Marciniak, Turpin and Vincic seem most likely to me.

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    3. Krystian7 July 2026 at 20:44

      Marciniak has refereed Argentina numerous times recently, including once at this World Cup and twice at the previous one. His reappointment would generate mixed reviews. I think Ramos or Sampaio are the candidates, or Turpin if we want a European referee.

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    4. Krystian7 July 2026 at 20:46

      If we are talking about Marciniak, I think he is a good alternative to Norway with England

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    5. KaiserOrn7 July 2026 at 20:51

      I really think another Marciniak appointment with ARG would raise too many questions, especially considering this recent ARG game is seen as very controversial. On the (IMO) off chance that the swiss go through perhaps that creates even more issues for Collina if neutrality is to be upheld. Then CONCACAF appointment is maybe guaranteed unless Faghani is to be sacrified?

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    6. Philipp S7 July 2026 at 21:58

      If it is ARG-SUI, Ramos would be the obvious solution, I think.

      And yes, I would also not like Marciniak again for ARG. But you could argue, that he would be the strongest option for the most difficult game.

      For NOR-ENG, the options are basically the same, but chances are higher to see a less experienced name (Pinheiro maybe?).

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    7. ZwayerBrazil7 July 2026 at 22:01

      @Philipp S NOR X ENG maybe Felix?

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    8. Philipp S8 July 2026 at 01:01

      I believe, Makkelie and Zwayer have no chance given their 4th official appointment. If they were considered for another game, one could have used UEFA referees as 4th, who won't referee again.

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  12. Castrilliman7 July 2026 at 20:34

    If Argentina v Colombia, if they keep uefa etc neutrality then 100% it be Sampio or Claus ! And I would prefer Claus

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    1. A167 July 2026 at 20:58

      Vincic has been praised for technically good performances..... could he be thrown to the lions here? I think if its a south American itll be Valenzuela, and if it isn't him then hes being saved for the final. A Venezualan referee appointed the final given the current situation there would be something I could see Infantino wanting to win back brownie points for the chaos hes caused so far

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  13. Admir Mikael7 July 2026 at 21:06

    I think Valenzuela would be appointed to Spain v Belgium, and if there is no controversy, straight to the final. Remember the earthquake in Venezuela weeks ago.

    If Swiss won v Colombia, Ramos in QF. If Colombia won v Swiss, either Vincic or Marciniak, and that will be the last game for them.

    Norway v England I think Makkelie.

    In semifinal, Sampaio and Marciniak/Ramos or even for surprise, add Mariani, considering his age.

    I still hope and pray that Faghani would be appointed to the final.

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  14. Whistlersmum7 July 2026 at 21:30

    Chances are with the USA out the Donald has told Infantino and Bussaca his man is in the middle with the USA girl as VAR. The Don has sorted it

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    1. Arbiter7 July 2026 at 21:59

      With the US out and with the way Infantino lives to please the petulant orange despot. I have a feeling that the referee for the Final has sadly gone from being "penciled in" to written in permanent ink.

      Referee: Ismail Elfath USA
      Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker USA
      Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins USA
      Fourth Official: Tori Penso USA
      Reserve AR: Brooke Mayo or Kathryn Nesbitt USA
      Video Assistant Referee: Armando Villarreal USA
      Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Joe Dickerson USA
      Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : YOUR CHOICE

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    2. Whistlersmum7 July 2026 at 22:03

      AVAR2 Donald J Trump. That way he too gets a winners medal

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    3. Arbiter7 July 2026 at 22:11

      That's a great idea! He can put the medal next to incoherent Infantino Peace Prize.

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    4. Whistlersmum7 July 2026 at 22:21

      Not to mention the original World Cup club trophy he kept. (That’s why they never let him near the actual World Cup)

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  15. jpl8 July 2026 at 01:05

    I was wondering in case of Colombia had beaten Switzerland, if Colina would have keep the confederation "non neutrality" when teams of the same confederation play together. We will never know.

    For the Spain Vs Belgium and Norway vs England there are two options: either Eskas, Makéli and Zwayer are only working as 4th official which will lead to Marciniak, Vincic, Nyberg and Pinheiro to officiate these 2 games. Ot they are working and as 4th which means they will be there until semifinals and will for sure referee these games of QF

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