Why Are English Referees Banned From Officiating Argentina’s Matches In FIFA World Cup?
Last Updated:July 12, 2026, 7:46 PM IST In the 2026 World Cup, no English referee has officiated a match where Argentina has played, and vice-versa. That’ll continue in the final. There’s a war-soaked history behind it. Spain’s Dani Olmo (10) loses his balance as he collides with referee Michael Oliver, of England, during the World…