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Michael Oliver to referee Spain-Belgium World Cup quarter-final

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

English Michael Oliver will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter‑final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium on Friday. Oliver has officiated seven matches involving Spain, keeping the team unbeaten (4 wins, 3 draws), and Belgium has won both official games he has overseen.

Michael Oliver, 41, will serve as the main referee for the World Cup quarter‑final match between Spain and Belgium, scheduled for Friday night at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Oliver has overseen seven official fixtures involving Spain, maintaining an unbeaten record of four victories and three draws. Belgium, in contrast, has won both matches the English referee has supervised. livefromquarantine.club

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