Referee Confirmed for Norway vs England World Cup Clash… and It’s Making Headlines

FIFA has officially revealed the team of match officials for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Norway and England.

The quarter-final showdown is set to take place on 11 July 2026 at Miami Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET. As both nations compete for a place in the semi-finals, the governing body has appointed an experienced officiating team to oversee the encounter.

French referee Clément Turpin will take charge of the match, assisted by fellow countrymen Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages on the sidelines.

Spain’s Alejandro Hernández Hernández has been named as the fourth official, while Jose Enrique Naranjo Perez will serve as the reserve assistant referee.

Match Officials:

Referee: Clément Turpin (France)
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Danos (France)
Assistant Referee 2: Benjamin Pages (France)
Fourth Official: Alejandro Hernández Hernández (Spain)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Jose Enrique Naranjo Perez (Spain)

With a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake, the experienced officiating team will be tasked with managing what is expected to be one of the tournament’s most intense and closely contested matches.