Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterA place in the World Cup quarter-finals is up for grabs at Houston Stadium.The round-of-16 meeting between the current and future World Cup co-hosts sees Canada take on Morocco for the right to face France or Paraguay in the last eight.Jesse Marsch's side reached the second knockout stage courtesy of a second-place finish in Group A and eliminating South Africa in the first last-32 tie.Referee confirmed for Canada v Morocco showdownMeanwhile the Atlas Lions, who will stage the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, were Group C runners-up before stunning the Netherlands on penalties.But who will be refereeing the spectacle in the Lone Star State? You may like How to watch Canada vs Morocco for FREE Who is Wilton Sampaio? The referee for the Netherlands vs Morocco? Who is the referee for Morocco vs Haiti? PLAY our FREE World Cup scores predictor HERE and WIN �1KMichael Oliver has been assigned to oversee this encounter as one of only two English referees selected for the World Cup alongside Anthony Taylor.The Premier League official actually missed his opening match at this year's tournament in the Group E meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador due to injury.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.However Oliver was soon back fighting fit to take charge of a further two group games involving France and Norway as well as the Netherlands against Sweden.His World Cup foray came in the 2022 edition of the tournament in Qatar with two group fixtures and Brazil's quarter-final exit to Croatia after a penalty shootout.The 41-year-old has experience in 812 competitive fixtures including in the Champions League and domestically taking charge of two FA Cup finals.He also holds the record as the youngest Premier League match-appointed referee after making his debut in August 2010 at the age of just 25 years and 182 days.Oliver will be assisted by compatriots Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring while Dutch duo Danny Makkelie and Hessel Steegstra serve fourth official and reserve assistant referee.The winner of this game will play their quarter-final tie at Boston Stadium on 9 July.TOPICSMoroccoCanadaWorld CupRichard Buxton
