International Football · Saturday, July 11, 2026
FIFA Excludes Two English Referees from Argentina's 2026 World Cup Matches
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will not referee Argentina's matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
By Editorial team
FIFA has decided to exclude English referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor from overseeing Argentina's matches at the 2026 World Cup. This decision responds to considerations of impartiality and neutrality during the competition organized in North America. The two experienced referees will nevertheless be available to referee other matches in the world tournament.