Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCuracao and Ivory Coast will both be aiming to make history when they contest their Group E finale in Philadelphia.The World Cup debutants picked up their first point at the finals with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador last time out and a win against the Elephants could see them become the lowest-ranked nation ever to progress to the knockout stage.Meanwhile, Ivory Coast are looking to seal progress from the group stage for the first time - here are the officials for the 9pm (BST) clash.Curacao vs Ivory Coast referee confirmedSwedish referee Glenn Nyberg will take charge of Curacao vs Ivory Coast, with compatriots Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Soderkvist his assistants.This will be the 37-year-olds second match at the World Cup, having officiated Ghanas 1-0 win over Panama in Group L, in which he dished out three yellow cards. You may like Who is the referee for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador after Michael Oliver withdrawal? Who is the referee for Ecuador vs Curacao? Who is the referee for Germany vs Ivory Coast? Nyberg started refereeing games in the Allsvenskan, Swedens top flight, in 2013 and has risen through the ranks to take charge of some big games across Europe.In the league phase of last seasons Champions League, he officiated Newcastle Uniteds 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.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.Nyberg also refereed Aston Villas 4-0 rout of Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final at Villa Park, giving a penalty following a VAR review for a foul by Nikola Milenkovic on Pau Torres.The Swede tends to prefer to keep his cards in his pocket, handing out just 59 bookings and one dismissal in 19 games since the start of the 2025/26 season, according to transfermarkt.However, he did send off Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for elbowing Republic of Ireland defender Dara OShea when the sides met in World Cup qualifying in Dublin last November.Switzerlands Sandro Scharer will be the fourth official in Philadelphia, with countryman Stephane De Almeida the reserve assistant referee.The VAR officials for the Group E clash are yet to be confirmed.Whereas Curacao must win to stand a chance of qualifying, Ivory Coast could still go through as one of the best third-place teams if they lose.TOPICSCuraaoIvory CoastJames RobertsFreelance writerJames Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
