The quarter-final clash between defending champions Argentina and Switzerland will be officiated by Joao Pinheiro on July 15 at the Kansas City Stadium. This match marks an important step in the World Cup, with the winner advancing to face either England or Norway in the semi-finals.
Meet the Referee: Joao Pinheiro
Joao Pinheiro, a 38-year-old referee from Portugal, is set to officiate his third game of this World Cup. This tournament is notable as it marks Pinheiro's debut at a major international event. His previous matches include a 1-0 win for Canada against South Africa and a remarkable victory for Switzerland over Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the Swiss scored four goals after the 74th minute.
In that match, Pinheiro issued a straight red card to Bosnian player Tarik Muharemovic for a DOGSO (Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity) foul, which turned the game in favor of the Swiss.
