Michael Oliver appointed to referee Spain-Belgium World Cup quarterfinal

English referee secures quarterfinal assignment.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 81 min read

What happened: FIFA officially assigned English referee Michael Oliver to officiate the World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium. The fixture is scheduled for Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Why it matters: The 41-year-old official brings UEFA and international experience to the knockout-stage contest. The victor of this matchup advances to the tournament semifinals.

By the numbers: Oliver has overseen five senior matches involving the Spanish national team. Spain holds a record of three wins, one draw, and one defeat in those fixtures, including a 6-0 qualifying victory over Turkey.

What to watch: Both national squads finalize tactical preparations ahead of Friday's kickoff.

Sources

Yahoo Soccer Jul 8, 2:28 AM ET

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Michael Oliver appointed to referee Spain-Belgium World Cup quarterfinal

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