Portuguese Referee Joao Pinheiro to Referee Argentina vs. Switzerland at World Cup
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The arbiter of Argentina vs. Switzerland is already known, which will be played on Saturday in Kansas City for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, since the 22nd. It is the Portuguese Joao Pinheiro, who will be assisted by Bruno Jesús and Luciano Maia. His work in this World Cup began with an outstanding performance in the duel in which the selected from Switzerland imposed himself with authority after a 4-1 score against Bosnia. Subsequent…
As usual in the sport, everyone wants to beat the champion and they are waiting for a stumbling block that hasn't arrived yet.Through social networks and in the stadiums a sensation (totally unreal) of a favoritism for the Albiceleste is stirred up.This Thursday the referee for Saturday's game in Kansas City met: it will be Portuguese Joao Pinheiro.
João Pinheiro will arbitrate the game of the quarterfinals between Argentina and Switzerland at the World Cup2026. He becomes the third Portuguese to lead three games in a final phase of World Cup.
FIFA made official the appointment of the chief referee of the duel between Argentina and Switzerland for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Here we tell you all the details.
João Pinheiro will become the third Portuguese to arbitrate three games in a final phase of a football World Cup, by directing, on Saturday, the last game of the quarterfinals, between champion Argentina and Switzerland.
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