Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe referee for tonight's Norway vs France match is Michael Oliver, an official from England.For both Norway and France, that's all that's up for grabs. Both have already secured their places in the round of 32 and the matter of qualification has been replaced by the chase for the top.There's also the small matter of two of the world's best scorers getting a taste for the Golden Boot, but that's none of the referee's concern in Boston.Referee appointment for Norway vs FranceIt's a familiar face in the middle not only for fans in the UK but for Norway's Erling Haaland, one of those prolific goalscorers, and a host of other players with Premier League experience.English official Michael Oliver has been FIFA-listed since 2012 and was designated a UEFA Elite referee in 2018. You may like Who is the referee for Norway vs Senegal? Who is the referee for Norway vs Iraq? Who is the referee for France vs Iraq? The 41-year-old made a belated start to this World Cup in the Netherlands' 5-1 win against Sweden in Group F. He booked three players, all of them Swedish representatives of England's top flight.Oliver has refereed two FA Cup finals and a UEFA Super Cup, and is at his fourth major international tournament since a European Championship debut in 2021.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.He took charge of three matches at World Cup 2022 including the quarter-final between Brazil and Croatia.In 29 matches in the 2025-26 Premier League season, Oliver sent off two players: Lesley Ugochukwu of Burnley for two bookable offences and Cristian Romero for serious foul play in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.He dished out 89 yellow cards at a rate of a shade over three per match.Oliver's assistants in Boston are Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, both from England. The fourth official is Ma Ning from China.TOPICSNorwayFranceWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Chris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
