Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterA place in the World Cup semi-finals is up for grabs at Los Angeles Stadium.This quarter-final clash pits two of Europe's best sides up against each other both vying for a spot in the last four where they will meet France or Morocco.Spain are yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and so Belgium will need their creative players and strikers at their best if they are to be the first team to breach the Spanish backline.Referee confirmed for Spain vs Belgium showdownBelgium needed a late, late comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after being 2-0 down and then eased past co-hosts USA 4-1 in the Round of 16.But who will be refereeing the spectacle in Hollywood Park? You may like Who is Adham Makhadmeh? The referee for USA vs Belgium How to watch Spain vs Belgium for FREE Who is Anthony Taylor? The referee for Portugal v Spain 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. And he took charge of Canada vs Morocco in the Round of 16.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 Brazillian duo Ramon Abatti and Rafael Alves serve fourth official and reserve assistant referee.The winner of this game will play their quarter-final tie at Los Angeles Stadium on 14 July.TOPICSMoroccoCanadaWorld CupJames AndrewSocial Links NavigationEditorJames Andrew is the editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing both the magazine and website. James is an NCTJ qualified journalist and began his career as a news reporter in regional newspapers in 2006 before moving into sport a year later. In 2011 he started a six year stint on the sports desk at the Daily Mail and MailOnline. James was appointed editor of FourFourTwo in December 2019. Across his career James has interviewed the likes of Franco Baresi, Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Michael Owen. James has been a Fulham season ticket holder since the mid-1990s and enjoys watching them home and away, through promotion and relegation.
