Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterAt least one more European nation will qualify for the World Cup's Round of 16 when Spain go up against Austria this evening.Spain are yet to properly live up to the hype that has many people putting them among the favourites to win the tournament.Meanwhile, Austria have scored six goals en route to qualifying for the knockout stages.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kSwedish referee to take charge of Spain vs AustriaGlenn Nyberg from Sweden is set to be the man in the middle for this Round of 32 clash.It will be his third game of the tournament, after taking charge of both Ghana vs Panama and Curacao vs Ivory Coast. You may like Who is the referee for Argentina vs Austria? Who is the referee for Spain vs Saudi Arabia? Who is the referee for Austria vs Jordan? Nyberg started refereeing games in the Allsvenskan, Swedens top flight, back 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.Perhaps his most famous appearance involved him sending off Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for elbowing Republic of Ireland defender Dara OShea when the sides met in World Cup qualifying in Dublin last November.Nyberg will be assisted by Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Soderkvist, both of whom are also Swedish.His fourth official will be Dahane Beida from Mauritania, while Elvis Noupue from Cameroon will be his reserve assistant referee.The game is set to take place at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.TOPICSSpainAustriaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Ryan 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.
