French Referee Clément Turpin Appointed for England vs Norway World Cup Quarterfinal
FIFA appointed French referee Clément Turpin to officiate the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on July 11, 2026. Turpin, named best referee in the world in 2025, surpassed Michel Quiniou as the French referee with the most World Cup matches (9). The appointment follows controversy over French officiating in earlier rounds. Turpin’s assistants are Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages.
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2026 World Cup: French Referees Turpin and Letexier Removed After France Reaches Semi-Finals
French referees Clément Turpin and François Letexier will no longer officiate on the field at the 2026 World Cup following France's qualification for the semi-finals. According to FIFA regulations, referees from nations still in contention are excluded to avoid conflicts of interest. However, Jérôme Brisard remains available as a video assistant referee (VAR). Thirteen central referees are still in the running to officiate the final, including Ivan Barton, who will referee the semi-final between France and Spain, as well as Szymon Marciniak, Maurizio Mariani, Slavko Vincic, and Joao Pinheiro. The article was published by Foot Mercato on July 13, 2026.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFrench Referees Turpin and Letexier Eliminated from 2026 World Cup Due to France's Progress
As the 2026 World Cup semi-finals approach, FIFA has narrowed the referee pool to 13 officials. French referees Clément Turpin and François Letexier have been eliminated from contention, a consequence of FIFA's rule that excludes referees from nations still competing to avoid conflicts of interest. France's national team, Les Bleus, qualified for the semi-finals and will face Spain. Turpin and Letexier were both involved in controversial matches: Letexier officiated the Argentina-Egypt quarterfinal (3-2), criticized for missing a penalty, while Turpin was defended by FIFA after the 'cable affair' during England-Norway (2-1), where a ball hitting a camera cable led to protests. Only French referee Jérôme Brisard remains available for the remainder of the tournament, assigned to VAR duties. The 13 retained referees include officials from El Salvador, USA, Norway, Australia, Morocco, Jordan, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, Venezuela, and Slovenia.
Home Football - actualitésTurpin Surpasses Quiniou to Become French Referee with Most World Cup Matches
On July 12, during the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway, French referee Clement Turpin officiated his 9th World Cup game. This milestone allowed him to surpass legendary French referee Michel Quiniou, who had officiated 8 matches, making Turpin the French referee with the most World Cup officiating appearances in history. The article, sourced from Hupu Soccer, highlights Turpin's achievement and provides a brief comparison of the top French referees by World Cup match count.
虎扑 - 足球Clément Turpin Appointed to Officiate 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final Between England and Norway
French referee Clément Turpin has been appointed to officiate the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway, scheduled for Saturday evening at 11 PM. The 44-year-old, named best referee in the world in 2025, will be assisted by Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages. Turpin has previously refereed England-Croatia (4-2) and Paraguay-Australia (0-0) in the group stage of this tournament, and this will be his ninth time officiating an England match. The article also notes that French refereeing has faced scrutiny during this World Cup, following criticism of François Letexier's performance in the Egypt-Argentina round of 16 match. In the other quarter-final of the bracket, Portuguese referee João Pinheiro will officiate Argentina-Switzerland. The report highlights Turpin's experience across three World Cups (2018, 2022, 2026) and his prestigious standing in international football.
Home Football - actualitésClément Turpin to Referee Norway vs England in World Cup Quarterfinal
French referee Clément Turpin has been appointed to officiate the World Cup quarterfinal match between Norway and England, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11 PM. This will be Turpin's fourth match of the 2026 World Cup, following his group stage assignments for England vs Croatia (4-2) and Paraguay vs Australia (0-0), as well as a round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana (1-0). Turpin is participating in his third World Cup, having also officiated in 2018 and 2022. He is the second French referee to be involved in the quarterfinals, after François Letexier, who officiated Argentina's round of 16 win against Egypt (3-2). The article was published by Foot Mercato on July 9, 2026.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertClément Turpin Appointed Referee for Norway-England World Cup Quarter-Final
French referee Clément Turpin, 44, has been appointed to officiate the World Cup quarter-final match between Norway and England on Saturday at 11 PM. This follows controversies surrounding François Letexier's officiating in the Argentina-Egypt round of 16 match, but FIFA has maintained confidence in French refereeing. Turpin, an international referee since 2009 and voted best referee in the world in 2025, is officiating in his third World Cup. This will be his second encounter with England in this tournament, having previously refereed their group stage win over Croatia (4-2). He has refereed England eight times in his career. His usual assistants, Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pagès, will accompany him. For the other quarter-final in this half of the bracket, Portuguese referee Joao Pinheiro has been appointed for Argentina-Switzerland.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFrench Referee Clement Turpin to Officiate England vs Norway World Cup Quarterfinal
FIFA has officially announced the referee appointments for the upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match between Norway and England. The match will be officiated by a French crew led by referee Clement Turpin, with assistant referees Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages. The fourth official is Alejandro Hernandez from Spain, with Jose Enrique Naranjo serving as reserve assistant referee. The announcement was made via FIFA's official channels and reported by Hupu Football News. The article also includes a user comment expressing anger over the referee selection, suggesting it favors Argentina, though the match involves Norway and England, not Argentina.
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