Clement Turpin to Officiate England vs. Norway Quarterfinal at FIFA World Cup 2026

Clement Turpin, a seasoned referee, will officiate the highly anticipated quarterfinal match between England and Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026. With both teams showcasing impressive performances in the tournament, this clash promises to be thrilling. England narrowly defeated Mexico to reach this stage, while Norway pulled off a stunning upset against Brazil. The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and the winner will advance to face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals. Turpin's extensive experience in international tournaments adds to the excitement surrounding this pivotal encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 11, 2026, 19:54 IST

Exciting Quarterfinal Matchup

As Norway, led by Erling Haaland, gears up to take on England, featuring Harry Kane, in a highly anticipated quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA has appointed experienced French referee Clement Turpin to oversee the match. This thrilling encounter will take place at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on July 11, with Turpin leading a diverse officiating team.

England secured their spot in the quarterfinals by narrowly defeating Mexico 3-2, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Kane converting a penalty. Norway, on the other hand, pulled off a significant upset by beating Brazil 2-1, thanks to two goals from Haaland. The winner of this match will advance to face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals.

The officiating crew includes three French officials and two from Spain. Turpin will act as the main referee, supported by assistants Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages. Alejandro Hernandez from Spain will serve as the fourth official, while Jose Enrique Naranjo will be the reserve assistant referee. Jerome Brisard from France will take on the role of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for this match.

Clement Turpin's Refereeing Credentials

Who is Clement Turpin?

At 44 years old, Turpin has been part of FIFA's international officiating list since 2010 and is recognized as one of the top referees in Europe. This match will mark his fourth assignment in the current World Cup, having previously officiated England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, Paraguay's match against Australia, and Colombia's Round of 16 win over Ghana.

Turpin is also known for his contentious relationship with England's manager Thomas Tuchel, who criticized him following Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal loss to Manchester City in the 2022-23 season. Tuchel expressed his dissatisfaction with Turpin's performance, stating, "Two things couldn't keep up with the level – the pitch wasn't in good condition and also the referee, unfortunately, was Grade E," and rated him poorly.

Assistant referee Nicolas Danos has been on FIFA's list since 2013 and has participated in every UEFA European Championship since 2016. Benjamin Pages, who joined FIFA's international assistant referee list in 2018, has frequently collaborated with Turpin. Fourth official Alejandro Hernández has been a FIFA referee since 2014 and is officiating his first international tournament as an on-field referee in this World Cup. Reserve assistant José Enrique Naranjo has been a FIFA-listed official since 2019 and has already officiated during the tournament.

Throughout his career, Turpin has officiated at three FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championships, and various prestigious club tournaments, showcasing his capability to manage high-stakes matches. Brisard has faced criticism in the past, notably for disallowing a goal by Egypt against Argentina in the Round of 16, which raised questions about potential bias in favor of Argentina and Lionel Messi.