Who is the referee in Norway vs France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Norway and France will experience one of the most exciting matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe come face to face on the final matchday of the group stage.

Both France and Norway have impeccable records at this World Cup, having won both matches so far, with France topping the group due to a higher goal difference.

In this tournament, both teams have already advanced to the round of 32. The match will determine which side wins the group.

Who is the referee in Norway vs France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

England referee Michael Oliver will officiate in Norway versus France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Oliver is one of the select group of referees in the Premier League. He received his FIFA badge in 2012, which allowed him to appear in major international matches. He was appointed to take charge of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup Final and was promoted to the UEFA Elite Group of Referees in 2018.

In a May 2022 FIFA ruling, Oliver was listed as one of six England officials tasked with overseeing November and December World Cup matches.

On August 10, 2022, he refereed the 2022 UEFA Super Cup between Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid.

This will be his second match at this World Cup, with his first match being between Sweden and the Netherlands. Oliver was due to take charge of the match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast earlier in the tournament, but withdrew due to injury.

Full list of match officials at Norway vs France at FIFA World Cup 2026:

• Referee: Michael Oliver (England)

• Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (England)

• Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring (England)

• Fourth official: Ma Ning (China)

Published on June 26, 2026