​The World Cup quarterfinals heat up this Saturday, July 11, with a monumental matchup between England and Norway taking place in Miami Gardens, Florida. The on-pitch action will be overseen by French referee Clément Turpin, who will be flanked by two compatriots on the line: Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, serving as the assistant referees. This arrangement marks Turpin’s fourth match of this World Cup tournament, having already refereed England in their 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening game of the event.
At 44 years old, Turpin is in his third World Cup cycle, having previously taken part in the 2018 and 2022 editions. His experience also extends to the grand stage of club football, as he was the official for the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Turpin’s career includes a notable past connection with England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel, who publicly criticized Turpin’s performance in Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Manchester City in 2023. Tuchel, who was then at the helm of Bayern, did not hold back, describing the referee as “Grade E” and giving him a one out of ten, labeling him “absolutely terrible” for that match.
For this quarterfinal clash, Turpin’s officiating crew also features Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages as Assistant Referee 1 and Assistant Referee 2, respectively, continuing their long-standing collaboration with Turpin on this high-stakes tennis of football. The fourth official will be Alejandro Hernandez from Spain, who will be supported by Reserve Assistant Referee Jose Enrique Naranjo, also from Spain, ensuring a robust multi-layered officiating team.
In the video and image package accompanying this article, you can see the officials listed alongside England and Norway’s anticipated lineup for the intriguing showdown. The list includes Turpin (France) as the Referee, with Danos (France) and Pages (France) serving as the two Assistant Referees. The Fourth Official is Alejandro Hernandez (Spain), while Reserve Assistant Referee Jose Enrique Naranjo (Spain) is also on standby. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team is led by Jerome Brisard (France), with Assistant VAR Armando Villarreal (USA) and Support VAR Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain) providing additional oversight.
This content originally appeared on USA TODAY in a piece exploring the referee lineup for England versus Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal. The reporting highlights Turpin’s tournament trajectory, his prior assignments, and the cohesion of the officiating crew, which includes Danos and Pages as part of the France-based officiating team. For fans and readers seeking the full context, the piece also touches on Turpin’s broader career, including his landmark appointment to the 2022 Champions League Final and the broader implications of refereeing decisions at this elite level.