Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWorld Cup Group B returns to action tonight as the tournament progresses through the second round of fixtures.First, Switzerland take on Bosnia and Herzegovina, with both sides looking to add to the point they picked up in round one.The officials in charge of the match have been announced ahead of the fixture, so let's learn a little about who will be in charge of tonight's clash.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kWho are the officials and where do they come from? The man in the middle will be Portuguese official Joao Pinheiro, a very experienced referee who has previously taken charge of games in Portugal's Primeira Liga, the Champions League, the Europa League and for Tottenham Hotspur's 2025 Super Cup defeat against Paris Saint Germain.It will be his first appearance at the tournament, although he has been on FIFA's list of referees since 2019, having first refereed a senior international match back in 2019, when he was put in charge of a match between Brazil and Panama. You may like How to watch Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for FREE Who is the referee for Qatar vs Switzerland? Who is the referee for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina? He is used to dealing with high profile players, including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, as he's also a regular in the Saudi Pro League, as well as the Egyptian Premier League.However, he is very fond of dishing out cards, handing out a total of 1,980 yellows and 45 reds from the 440 games he's refereed during his career to date, averaging around five yellows per match.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Helping him out in this evening's match at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles will be his Portuguese compatriots Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia.They will be helped out by another Portuguese member of staff, Tiago Martins, who will be the match's Video Assistant Referee (VAR).The officials will be joined by Japanese pair Yusuke Araki, who will be this evening's fourth official, and Jun Mihara, the reserve assistant referee.Switzerland will be hoping for a better outcome than in their opening fixture when they were pegged back by Qatar late on through Miro Muheim's equaliser, after taking the lead early in the match through a Breel Embolo penalty.Bosnia are in a similar situation, having scored first against hosts Canada, before conceding a leveller in the 78th minute.A win for either side will likely be enough to seal qualification from the group stages.Ryan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
